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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.42, 11,048.85 and 4,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.42, 11,048.85 and 4,469.63 is: 6,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.42 : 11,048.85 = 4,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.42/11,048.85 = 4,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.42x = 11,048.85 × 4,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.42x = 49,384,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,271.43/8,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.08

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