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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.76, 12,066.20 and 3,113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.76, 12,066.20 and 3,113.96 is: 4,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.76 : 12,066.20 = 3,113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.76/12,066.20 = 3,113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.76x = 12,066.20 × 3,113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.76x = 37,573,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573,664.15/8,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.58

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