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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.54, 12,064.89 and 3,665.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.54, 12,064.89 and 3,665.78 is: 5,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.54 : 12,064.89 = 3,665.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.54/12,064.89 = 3,665.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.54x = 12,064.89 × 3,665.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.54x = 44,227,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227,223.30/8,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.11

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