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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.68, 11,051.91 and 4,423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.68, 11,051.91 and 4,423.65 is: 6,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.68 : 11,051.91 = 4,423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.68/11,051.91 = 4,423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.68x = 11,051.91 × 4,423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.68x = 48,889,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889,740.23/8,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.59

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