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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.93, 12,066.98 and 3,667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.93, 12,066.98 and 3,667.17 is: 5,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.93 : 12,066.98 = 3,667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.93/12,066.98 = 3,667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.93x = 12,066.98 × 3,667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.93x = 44,251,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251,648.71/8,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.20

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