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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.68, 11,044.98 and 4,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.68, 11,044.98 and 4,467.76 is: 6,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.68 : 11,044.98 = 4,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.68/11,044.98 = 4,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.68x = 11,044.98 × 4,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.68x = 49,346,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346,319.84/8,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.45

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