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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.49, 11,050.35 and 4,470.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.49, 11,050.35 and 4,470.83 is: 6,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.49 : 11,050.35 = 4,470.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.49/11,050.35 = 4,470.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.49x = 11,050.35 × 4,470.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.49x = 49,404,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,404,197.80/8,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.75

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