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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.24, 12,083.88 and 3,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.24, 12,083.88 and 3,440 is: 5,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.24 : 12,083.88 = 3,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.24/12,083.88 = 3,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.24x = 12,083.88 × 3,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.24x = 41,568,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568,547.20/8,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.23

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