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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.73, 11,042.38 and 4,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.73, 11,042.38 and 4,644.79 is: 6,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.73 : 11,042.38 = 4,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.73/11,042.38 = 4,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.73x = 11,042.38 × 4,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.73x = 51,289,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289,536.20/8,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.00

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