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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.62, 12,066.93 and 3,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.62, 12,066.93 and 3,362.07 is: 5,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.62 : 12,066.93 = 3,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.62/12,066.93 = 3,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.62x = 12,066.93 × 3,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.62x = 40,569,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,569,863.35/8,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.11

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