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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.66, 11,042.33 and 4,465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.66, 11,042.33 and 4,465.07 is: 6,161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.66 : 11,042.33 = 4,465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.66/11,042.33 = 4,465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.66x = 11,042.33 × 4,465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.66x = 49,304,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,698.88/8,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.81

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