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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.61, 12,026.39 and 4,066.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.61, 12,026.39 and 4,066.67 is: 6,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.61 : 12,026.39 = 4,066.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.61/12,026.39 = 4,066.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.61x = 12,026.39 × 4,066.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.61x = 48,907,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,907,278.96/8,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.79

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