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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.64, 12,094.92 and 4,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.64, 12,094.92 and 4,599.12 is: 6,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.64 : 12,094.92 = 4,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.64/12,094.92 = 4,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.64x = 12,094.92 × 4,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.64x = 55,625,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,988.47/8,066.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.81

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