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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.01, 12,102.42 and 3,909.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.01, 12,102.42 and 3,909.11 is: 5,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.01 : 12,102.42 = 3,909.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.01/12,102.42 = 3,909.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.01x = 12,102.42 × 3,909.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.01x = 47,309,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,309,630.53/8,066.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.31

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