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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.59, 12,104.64 and 3,387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.59, 12,104.64 and 3,387.42 is: 5,083.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.59 : 12,104.64 = 3,387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.59/12,104.64 = 3,387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.59x = 12,104.64 × 3,387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.59x = 41,003,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003,499.63/8,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.13

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