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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.22, 11,998.46 and 4,104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.22, 11,998.46 and 4,104.50 is: 6,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.22 : 11,998.46 = 4,104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.22/11,998.46 = 4,104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.22x = 11,998.46 × 4,104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.22x = 49,247,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247,629.34/8,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.25

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