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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.28, 11,044.67 and 4,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.28, 11,044.67 and 4,418.66 is: 6,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.28 : 11,044.67 = 4,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.28/11,044.67 = 4,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.28x = 11,044.67 × 4,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.28x = 48,802,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802,641.54/8,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.83

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