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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.46, 11,048.28 and 4,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.46, 11,048.28 and 4,469.46 is: 6,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.46 : 11,048.28 = 4,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.46/11,048.28 = 4,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.46x = 11,048.28 × 4,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.46x = 49,379,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379,845.53/8,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.50

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