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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.79, 11,043.63 and 4,466.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.79, 11,043.63 and 4,466.91 is: 6,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.79 : 11,043.63 = 4,466.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.79/11,043.63 = 4,466.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.79x = 11,043.63 × 4,466.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.79x = 49,330,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330,901.28/8,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.44

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