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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.73, 11,043.77 and 4,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.73, 11,043.77 and 4,465.94 is: 6,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.73 : 11,043.77 = 4,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.73/11,043.77 = 4,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.73x = 11,043.77 × 4,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.73x = 49,320,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,736.65/8,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.99

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