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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.92, 11,044.64 and 4,418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.92, 11,044.64 and 4,418.58 is: 6,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.92 : 11,044.64 = 4,418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.92/11,044.64 = 4,418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.92x = 11,044.64 × 4,418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.92x = 48,801,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801,625.41/8,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.98

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