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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.58, 11,042.14 and 4,464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.58, 11,042.14 and 4,464.79 is: 6,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.58 : 11,042.14 = 4,464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.58/11,042.14 = 4,464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.58x = 11,042.14 × 4,464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.58x = 49,300,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,836.25/8,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.39

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