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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.69, 12,099.36 and 3,683.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.69, 12,099.36 and 3,683.81 is: 5,525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.69 : 12,099.36 = 3,683.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.69/12,099.36 = 3,683.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.69x = 12,099.36 × 3,683.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.69x = 44,571,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,743.36/8,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.41

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