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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.72, 11,045.20 and 4,466.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.72, 11,045.20 and 4,466.95 is: 6,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.72 : 11,045.20 = 4,466.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.72/11,045.20 = 4,466.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.72x = 11,045.20 × 4,466.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.72x = 49,338,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,338,356.14/8,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.43

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