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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.02, 12,066.55 and 3,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.02, 12,066.55 and 3,365.62 is: 5,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.02 : 12,066.55 = 3,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.02/12,066.55 = 3,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.02x = 12,066.55 × 3,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.02x = 40,611,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,422.01/8,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.77

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