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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.78, 11,044.17 and 4,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.78, 11,044.17 and 4,466.26 is: 6,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.78 : 11,044.17 = 4,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.78/11,044.17 = 4,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.78x = 11,044.17 × 4,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.78x = 49,326,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326,134.70/8,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.62

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