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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.06, 11,048.10 and 4,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.06, 11,048.10 and 4,468.50 is: 6,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.06 : 11,048.10 = 4,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.06/11,048.10 = 4,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.06x = 11,048.10 × 4,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.06x = 49,368,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,368,418.09/8,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.15

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