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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.87, 11,043.94 and 4,466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.87, 11,043.94 and 4,466.07 is: 6,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.87 : 11,043.94 = 4,466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.87/11,043.94 = 4,466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.87x = 11,043.94 × 4,466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.87x = 49,323,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323,009.12/8,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.17

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