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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.58, 11,042.45 and 4,465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.58, 11,042.45 and 4,465.10 is: 6,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.58 : 11,042.45 = 4,465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.58/11,042.45 = 4,465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.58x = 11,042.45 × 4,465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.58x = 49,305,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305,643.50/8,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.22

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