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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.25, 11,040.40 and 4,464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.25, 11,040.40 and 4,464.45 is: 6,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.25 : 11,040.40 = 4,464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.25/11,040.40 = 4,464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.25x = 11,040.40 × 4,464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.25x = 49,289,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289,319.36/8,001.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.20

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