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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.66, 12,066.96 and 2,780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.66, 12,066.96 and 2,780.66 is: 4,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.66 : 12,066.96 = 2,780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.66/12,066.96 = 2,780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.66x = 12,066.96 × 2,780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.66x = 33,554,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554,112.99/8,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.46

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