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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.18, 12,076.65 and 3,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.18, 12,076.65 and 3,666.78 is: 5,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.18 : 12,076.65 = 3,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.18/12,076.65 = 3,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.18x = 12,076.65 × 3,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.18x = 44,282,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,418.69/8,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.48

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