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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.46, 12,101.22 and 2,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.46, 12,101.22 and 2,801.27 is: 4,202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.46 : 12,101.22 = 2,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.46/12,101.22 = 2,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.46x = 12,101.22 × 2,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.46x = 33,898,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898,784.55/8,066.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.44

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