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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.92, 11,045.77 and 4,468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.92, 11,045.77 and 4,468.28 is: 6,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.92 : 11,045.77 = 4,468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.92/11,045.77 = 4,468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.92x = 11,045.77 × 4,468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.92x = 49,355,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,355,543.22/8,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.65

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