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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.82, 11,042.52 and 4,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.82, 11,042.52 and 4,465.24 is: 6,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.82 : 11,042.52 = 4,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.82/11,042.52 = 4,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.82x = 11,042.52 × 4,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.82x = 49,307,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,307,502.00/8,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.04

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