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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.72, 11,044.95 and 4,467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.72, 11,044.95 and 4,467.26 is: 6,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.72 : 11,044.95 = 4,467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.72/11,044.95 = 4,467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.72x = 11,044.95 × 4,467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.72x = 49,340,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340,663.34/8,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.72

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