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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.01, 12,066.45 and 3,363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.01, 12,066.45 and 3,363.11 is: 5,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.01 : 12,066.45 = 3,363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.01/12,066.45 = 3,363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.01x = 12,066.45 × 3,363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.01x = 40,580,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580,798.66/8,042.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.10

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