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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.68, 12,066.60 and 3,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.68, 12,066.60 and 3,666.92 is: 5,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.68 : 12,066.60 = 3,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.68/12,066.60 = 3,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.68x = 12,066.60 × 3,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.68x = 44,247,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247,256.87/8,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.82

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