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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.77, 11,047.86 and 4,469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.77, 11,047.86 and 4,469.04 is: 6,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.77 : 11,047.86 = 4,469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.77/11,047.86 = 4,469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.77x = 11,047.86 × 4,469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.77x = 49,373,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,373,328.25/8,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.22

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