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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.26, 11,042.76 and 4,466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.26, 11,042.76 and 4,466.35 is: 6,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.26 : 11,042.76 = 4,466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.26/11,042.76 = 4,466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.26x = 11,042.76 × 4,466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.26x = 49,320,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,831.13/8,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.59

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