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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.52, 11,050.88 and 4,470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.52, 11,050.88 and 4,470.73 is: 6,169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.52 : 11,050.88 = 4,470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.52/11,050.88 = 4,470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.52x = 11,050.88 × 4,470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.52x = 49,405,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,405,500.74/8,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.89

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