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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.77, 12,064.97 and 3,365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.77, 12,064.97 and 3,365.51 is: 5,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.77 : 12,064.97 = 3,365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.77/12,064.97 = 3,365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.77x = 12,064.97 × 3,365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.77x = 40,604,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,700.03/8,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.09

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