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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.39, 11,048.82 and 4,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.39, 11,048.82 and 4,469.60 is: 6,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.39 : 11,048.82 = 4,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.39/11,048.82 = 4,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.39x = 11,048.82 × 4,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.39x = 49,383,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,383,841.87/8,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.05

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