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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.52, 12,097.58 and 2,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.52, 12,097.58 and 2,444.81 is: 3,666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.52 : 12,097.58 = 2,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.52/12,097.58 = 2,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.52x = 12,097.58 × 2,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.52x = 29,576,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,576,211.85/8,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.54

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