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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.52, 11,049.50 and 4,469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.52, 11,049.50 and 4,469.73 is: 6,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.52 : 11,049.50 = 4,469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.52/11,049.50 = 4,469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.52x = 11,049.50 × 4,469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.52x = 49,388,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,388,281.64/8,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.51

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