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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.34, 11,049.66 and 4,470.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.34, 11,049.66 and 4,470.78 is: 6,169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.34 : 11,049.66 = 4,470.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.34/11,049.66 = 4,470.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.34x = 11,049.66 × 4,470.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.34x = 49,400,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,400,598.93/8,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.41

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