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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.33, 12,069.50 and 3,660.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.33, 12,069.50 and 3,660.81 is: 5,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.33 : 12,069.50 = 3,660.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.33/12,069.50 = 3,660.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.33x = 12,069.50 × 3,660.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.33x = 44,184,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184,127.99/8,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.22

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