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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.40, 11,048.58 and 4,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.40, 11,048.58 and 4,469.94 is: 6,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.40 : 11,048.58 = 4,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.40/11,048.58 = 4,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.40x = 11,048.58 × 4,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.40x = 49,386,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386,489.69/8,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.38

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