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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.39, 12,065.61 and 3,365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.39, 12,065.61 and 3,365.01 is: 5,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.39 : 12,065.61 = 3,365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.39/12,065.61 = 3,365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.39x = 12,065.61 × 3,365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.39x = 40,600,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,600,898.31/8,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.85

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