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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.11, 12,399.14 and 3,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.11, 12,399.14 and 3,001.11 is: 4,501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.11 : 12,399.14 = 3,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.11/12,399.14 = 3,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.11x = 12,399.14 × 3,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.11x = 37,211,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,237.04/8,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.66

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