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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.44, 12,101.82 and 3,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.44, 12,101.82 and 3,908.44 is: 5,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.44 : 12,101.82 = 3,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.44/12,101.82 = 3,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.44x = 12,101.82 × 3,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.44x = 47,299,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299,237.36/8,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.71

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