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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.92, 12,094.74 and 3,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.92, 12,094.74 and 3,561.78 is: 5,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.92 : 12,094.74 = 3,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.92/12,094.74 = 3,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.92x = 12,094.74 × 3,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.92x = 43,078,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,078,803.04/8,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.18

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