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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.32, 12,010.44 and 4,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.32, 12,010.44 and 4,494.33 is: 6,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.32 : 12,010.44 = 4,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.32/12,010.44 = 4,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.32x = 12,010.44 × 4,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.32x = 53,978,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,978,820.75/8,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.24

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