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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.68, 11,042.16 and 4,464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.68, 11,042.16 and 4,464.81 is: 6,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.68 : 11,042.16 = 4,464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.68/11,042.16 = 4,464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.68x = 11,042.16 × 4,464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.68x = 49,301,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301,146.39/8,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.35

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