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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.55, 11,043.66 and 4,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.55, 11,043.66 and 4,465.68 is: 6,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.55 : 11,043.66 = 4,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.55/11,043.66 = 4,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.55x = 11,043.66 × 4,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.55x = 49,317,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,451.59/8,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.72

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