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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.81, 11,044.49 and 4,418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.81, 11,044.49 and 4,418.46 is: 6,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.81 : 11,044.49 = 4,418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.81/11,044.49 = 4,418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.81x = 11,044.49 × 4,418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.81x = 48,799,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,799,645.87/8,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.81

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