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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.94, 11,048.45 and 4,468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.94, 11,048.45 and 4,468.92 is: 6,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.94 : 11,048.45 = 4,468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.94/11,048.45 = 4,468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.94x = 11,048.45 × 4,468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.94x = 49,374,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,374,662.68/8,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.25

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