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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.79, 11,043.84 and 4,466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.79, 11,043.84 and 4,466.03 is: 6,163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.79 : 11,043.84 = 4,466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.79/11,043.84 = 4,466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.79x = 11,043.84 × 4,466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.79x = 49,322,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,065.54/8,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.11

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