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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.73, 11,049.48 and 4,470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.73, 11,049.48 and 4,470.45 is: 6,169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.73 : 11,049.48 = 4,470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.73/11,049.48 = 4,470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.73x = 11,049.48 × 4,470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.73x = 49,396,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396,147.87/8,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.33

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