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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.42, 11,042.57 and 4,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.42, 11,042.57 and 4,417.08 is: 6,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.42 : 11,042.57 = 4,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.42/11,042.57 = 4,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.42x = 11,042.57 × 4,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.42x = 48,775,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775,859.88/8,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.90

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