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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.59, 12,100.46 and 3,381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.59, 12,100.46 and 3,381.89 is: 5,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.59 : 12,100.46 = 3,381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.59/12,100.46 = 3,381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.59x = 12,100.46 × 3,381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.59x = 40,922,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,922,347.26/8,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.07

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