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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.38, 11,041.92 and 4,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.38, 11,041.92 and 4,464.60 is: 6,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.38 : 11,041.92 = 4,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.38/11,041.92 = 4,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.38x = 11,041.92 × 4,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.38x = 49,297,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297,776.74/8,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.16

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