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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.74, 11,045.33 and 4,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.74, 11,045.33 and 4,418.68 is: 6,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.74 : 11,045.33 = 4,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.74/11,045.33 = 4,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.74x = 11,045.33 × 4,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.74x = 48,805,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,805,778.76/8,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.88

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