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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.77, 12,066.46 and 3,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.77, 12,066.46 and 3,366.51 is: 5,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.77 : 12,066.46 = 3,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.77/12,066.46 = 3,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.77x = 12,066.46 × 3,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.77x = 40,621,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,858.25/8,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.59

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