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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.35, 11,043.63 and 4,465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.35, 11,043.63 and 4,465.71 is: 6,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.35 : 11,043.63 = 4,465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.35/11,043.63 = 4,465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.35x = 11,043.63 × 4,465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.35x = 49,317,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,648.93/8,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.90

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