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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001, 11,041.36 and 4,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001, 11,041.36 and 4,464 is: 6,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001 : 11,041.36 = 4,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001/11,041.36 = 4,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001x = 11,041.36 × 4,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001x = 49,288,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,288,631.04/8,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.31

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