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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.24, 12,078.40 and 3,666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.24, 12,078.40 and 3,666.63 is: 5,499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.24 : 12,078.40 = 3,666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.24/12,078.40 = 3,666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.24x = 12,078.40 × 3,666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.24x = 44,287,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287,023.79/8,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.96

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