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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.05, 12,091.32 and 2,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.05, 12,091.32 and 2,440.04 is: 3,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.05 : 12,091.32 = 2,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.05/12,091.32 = 2,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.05x = 12,091.32 × 2,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.05x = 29,503,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,503,244.00/8,064.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.62

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