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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.26, 11,041.75 and 4,464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.26, 11,041.75 and 4,464.47 is: 6,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.26 : 11,041.75 = 4,464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.26/11,041.75 = 4,464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.26x = 11,041.75 × 4,464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.26x = 49,295,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,561.62/8,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.97

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