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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.50, 11,047.88 and 4,468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.50, 11,047.88 and 4,468.94 is: 6,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.50 : 11,047.88 = 4,468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.50/11,047.88 = 4,468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.50x = 11,047.88 × 4,468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.50x = 49,372,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,312.85/8,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.30

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