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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.54, 12,066.39 and 3,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.54, 12,066.39 and 3,666.78 is: 5,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.54 : 12,066.39 = 3,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.54/12,066.39 = 3,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.54x = 12,066.39 × 3,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.54x = 44,244,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,244,797.52/8,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.61

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