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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.73, 11,042.35 and 4,464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.73, 11,042.35 and 4,464.91 is: 6,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.73 : 11,042.35 = 4,464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.73/11,042.35 = 4,464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.73x = 11,042.35 × 4,464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.73x = 49,303,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,098.94/8,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.55

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