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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.35, 11,048.32 and 4,469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.35, 11,048.32 and 4,469.79 is: 6,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.35 : 11,048.32 = 4,469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.35/11,048.32 = 4,469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.35x = 11,048.32 × 4,469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.35x = 49,383,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,383,629.98/8,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.06

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