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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.36, 11,042.41 and 4,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.36, 11,042.41 and 4,464.65 is: 6,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.36 : 11,042.41 = 4,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.36/11,042.41 = 4,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.36x = 11,042.41 × 4,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.36x = 49,300,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,495.81/8,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.51

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