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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.40, 11,041.72 and 4,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.40, 11,041.72 and 4,464.52 is: 6,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.40 : 11,041.72 = 4,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.40/11,041.72 = 4,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.40x = 11,041.72 × 4,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.40x = 49,295,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,979.77/8,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.92

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