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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.66, 12,073.33 and 4,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.66, 12,073.33 and 4,344.54 is: 6,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.66 : 12,073.33 = 4,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.66/12,073.33 = 4,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.66x = 12,073.33 × 4,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.66x = 52,453,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,000.84/8,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.60

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