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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.29, 11,045.97 and 4,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.29, 11,045.97 and 4,467.69 is: 6,165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.29 : 11,045.97 = 4,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.29/11,045.97 = 4,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.29x = 11,045.97 × 4,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.29x = 49,349,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349,969.71/8,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.44

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