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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.36, 11,041.38 and 4,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.36, 11,041.38 and 4,464.90 is: 6,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.36 : 11,041.38 = 4,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.36/11,041.38 = 4,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.36x = 11,041.38 × 4,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.36x = 49,298,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,657.56/8,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.28

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