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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.32, 11,042.88 and 4,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.32, 11,042.88 and 4,465.92 is: 6,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.32 : 11,042.88 = 4,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.32/11,042.88 = 4,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.32x = 11,042.88 × 4,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.32x = 49,316,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,316,618.65/8,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.79

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