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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.72, 11,050.19 and 4,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.72, 11,050.19 and 4,471.16 is: 6,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.72 : 11,050.19 = 4,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.72/11,050.19 = 4,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.72x = 11,050.19 × 4,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.72x = 49,407,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,407,089.91/8,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.93

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