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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.61, 11,049.24 and 4,421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.61, 11,049.24 and 4,421.73 is: 6,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.61 : 11,049.24 = 4,421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.61/11,049.24 = 4,421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.61x = 11,049.24 × 4,421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.61x = 48,856,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,856,755.99/8,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.05

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