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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.62, 11,047.68 and 4,469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.62, 11,047.68 and 4,469.43 is: 6,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.62 : 11,047.68 = 4,469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.62/11,047.68 = 4,469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.62x = 11,047.68 × 4,469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.62x = 49,376,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376,832.42/8,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.77

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