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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.81, 11,045.87 and 4,419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.81, 11,045.87 and 4,419.46 is: 6,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.81 : 11,045.87 = 4,419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.81/11,045.87 = 4,419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.81x = 11,045.87 × 4,419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.81x = 48,816,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,816,780.63/8,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.19

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