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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.70, 11,043.94 and 4,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.70, 11,043.94 and 4,466.60 is: 6,164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.70 : 11,043.94 = 4,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.70/11,043.94 = 4,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.70x = 11,043.94 × 4,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.70x = 49,328,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328,862.40/8,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.03

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