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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.70, 11,042.56 and 4,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.70, 11,042.56 and 4,465.60 is: 6,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.70 : 11,042.56 = 4,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.70/11,042.56 = 4,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.70x = 11,042.56 × 4,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.70x = 49,311,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,311,655.94/8,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.65

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