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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.39, 11,051.74 and 4,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.39, 11,051.74 and 4,423.33 is: 6,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.39 : 11,051.74 = 4,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.39/11,051.74 = 4,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.39x = 11,051.74 × 4,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.39x = 48,885,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885,512.44/8,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.29

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