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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.97, 11,047.77 and 4,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.97, 11,047.77 and 4,469.40 is: 6,167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.97 : 11,047.77 = 4,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.97/11,047.77 = 4,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.97x = 11,047.77 × 4,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.97x = 49,376,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376,903.24/8,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.51

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