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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.40, 11,043.60 and 4,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.40, 11,043.60 and 4,466.16 is: 6,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.40 : 11,043.60 = 4,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.40/11,043.60 = 4,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.40x = 11,043.60 × 4,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.40x = 49,322,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,484.58/8,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.69

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