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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.63, 11,042.19 and 4,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.63, 11,042.19 and 4,464.90 is: 6,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.63 : 11,042.19 = 4,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.63/11,042.19 = 4,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.63x = 11,042.19 × 4,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.63x = 49,302,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,274.13/8,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.53

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