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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.76, 12,069.96 and 3,665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.76, 12,069.96 and 3,665.38 is: 5,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.76 : 12,069.96 = 3,665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.76/12,069.96 = 3,665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.76x = 12,069.96 × 3,665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.76x = 44,240,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,989.98/8,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.99

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