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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.50, 11,046.57 and 4,467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.50, 11,046.57 and 4,467.74 is: 6,165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.50 : 11,046.57 = 4,467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.50/11,046.57 = 4,467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.50x = 11,046.57 × 4,467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.50x = 49,353,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353,202.65/8,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.68

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