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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.28, 12,069.01 and 3,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.28, 12,069.01 and 3,365.29 is: 5,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.28 : 12,069.01 = 3,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.28/12,069.01 = 3,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.28x = 12,069.01 × 3,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.28x = 40,615,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615,718.66/8,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.76

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