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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.55, 11,045.52 and 4,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.55, 11,045.52 and 4,419.20 is: 6,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.55 : 11,045.52 = 4,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.55/11,045.52 = 4,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.55x = 11,045.52 × 4,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.55x = 48,812,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,812,367.50/8,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.84

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