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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.51, 12,071.70 and 3,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.51, 12,071.70 and 3,366.62 is: 5,051.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.51 : 12,071.70 = 3,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.51/12,071.70 = 3,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.51x = 12,071.70 × 3,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.51x = 40,640,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,640,766.30/8,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.36

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