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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.24, 12,066.66 and 3,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.24, 12,066.66 and 3,659.52 is: 5,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.24 : 12,066.66 = 3,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.24/12,066.66 = 3,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.24x = 12,066.66 × 3,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.24x = 44,158,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,183.60/8,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.10

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