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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.89, 11,043.99 and 4,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.89, 11,043.99 and 4,466.10 is: 6,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.89 : 11,043.99 = 4,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.89/11,043.99 = 4,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.89x = 11,043.99 × 4,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.89x = 49,323,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323,563.74/8,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.22

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