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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.06, 11,042.01 and 4,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.06, 11,042.01 and 4,464.24 is: 6,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.06 : 11,042.01 = 4,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.06/11,042.01 = 4,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.06x = 11,042.01 × 4,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.06x = 49,294,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,294,182.72/8,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.96

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