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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.26, 11,041.38 and 4,465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.26, 11,041.38 and 4,465.35 is: 6,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.26 : 11,041.38 = 4,465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.26/11,041.38 = 4,465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.26x = 11,041.38 × 4,465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.26x = 49,303,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,626.18/8,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.21

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