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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.65, 11,041.93 and 4,464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.65, 11,041.93 and 4,464.83 is: 6,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.65 : 11,041.93 = 4,464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.65/11,041.93 = 4,464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.65x = 11,041.93 × 4,464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.65x = 49,300,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,340.32/8,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.27

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