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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.41, 11,041.95 and 4,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.41, 11,041.95 and 4,464.62 is: 6,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.41 : 11,041.95 = 4,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.41/11,041.95 = 4,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.41x = 11,041.95 × 4,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.41x = 49,298,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,155.16/8,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.18

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