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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.57, 11,046.95 and 4,419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.57, 11,046.95 and 4,419.85 is: 6,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.57 : 11,046.95 = 4,419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.57/11,046.95 = 4,419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.57x = 11,046.95 × 4,419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.57x = 48,825,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,825,861.96/8,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.75

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