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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.37, 11,041.95 and 4,465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.37, 11,041.95 and 4,465.58 is: 6,161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.37 : 11,041.95 = 4,465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.37/11,041.95 = 4,465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.37x = 11,041.95 × 4,465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.37x = 49,308,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,308,672.62/8,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.76

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