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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.77, 11,043.81 and 4,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.77, 11,043.81 and 4,465.98 is: 6,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.77 : 11,043.81 = 4,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.77/11,043.81 = 4,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.77x = 11,043.81 × 4,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.77x = 49,321,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321,434.58/8,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.05

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