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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.40, 11,043.10 and 4,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.40, 11,043.10 and 4,465.52 is: 6,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.40 : 11,043.10 = 4,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.40/11,043.10 = 4,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.40x = 11,043.10 × 4,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.40x = 49,313,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,313,183.91/8,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.30

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