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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.71, 12,066.11 and 3,365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.71, 12,066.11 and 3,365.31 is: 5,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.71 : 12,066.11 = 3,365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.71/12,066.11 = 3,365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.71x = 12,066.11 × 3,365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.71x = 40,606,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606,183.82/8,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.31

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