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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.60, 11,041.96 and 4,465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.60, 11,041.96 and 4,465.41 is: 6,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.60 : 11,041.96 = 4,465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.60/11,041.96 = 4,465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.60x = 11,041.96 × 4,465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.60x = 49,306,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,306,878.60/8,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.13

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