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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.88, 11,049.03 and 4,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.88, 11,049.03 and 4,470.06 is: 6,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.88 : 11,049.03 = 4,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.88/11,049.03 = 4,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.88x = 11,049.03 × 4,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.88x = 49,389,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,389,827.04/8,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.42

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