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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.42, 11,999.34 and 4,494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.42, 11,999.34 and 4,494.29 is: 6,737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.42 : 11,999.34 = 4,494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.42/11,999.34 = 4,494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.42x = 11,999.34 × 4,494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.42x = 53,928,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928,453.77/8,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,737.33

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