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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.26, 11,042.10 and 4,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.26, 11,042.10 and 4,465.62 is: 6,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.26 : 11,042.10 = 4,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.26/11,042.10 = 4,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.26x = 11,042.10 × 4,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.26x = 49,309,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,309,822.60/8,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.99

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