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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.50, 11,042.04 and 4,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.50, 11,042.04 and 4,464.50 is: 6,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.50 : 11,042.04 = 4,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.50/11,042.04 = 4,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.50x = 11,042.04 × 4,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.50x = 49,297,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297,187.58/8,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.99

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