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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.76, 11,041.68 and 4,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.76, 11,041.68 and 4,464.80 is: 6,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.76 : 11,041.68 = 4,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.76/11,041.68 = 4,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.76x = 11,041.68 × 4,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.76x = 49,298,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,892.86/8,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.01

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