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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.99, 11,046.87 and 4,467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.99, 11,046.87 and 4,467.99 is: 6,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.99 : 11,046.87 = 4,467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.99/11,046.87 = 4,467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.99x = 11,046.87 × 4,467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.99x = 49,357,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,357,304.69/8,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.82

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