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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.58, 12,066.06 and 2,779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.58, 12,066.06 and 2,779.22 is: 4,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.58 : 12,066.06 = 2,779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.58/12,066.06 = 2,779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.58x = 12,066.06 × 2,779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.58x = 33,534,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534,235.27/8,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.03

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