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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.81, 11,048.63 and 4,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.81, 11,048.63 and 4,421.46 is: 6,101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.81 : 11,048.63 = 4,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.81/11,048.63 = 4,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.81x = 11,048.63 × 4,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.81x = 48,851,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,851,075.60/8,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.95

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