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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.54, 11,041.65 and 4,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.54, 11,041.65 and 4,644.09 is: 6,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.54 : 11,041.65 = 4,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.54/11,041.65 = 4,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.54x = 11,041.65 × 4,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.54x = 51,278,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,278,416.35/8,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.57

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