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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.89, 11,050.90 and 4,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.89, 11,050.90 and 4,471.22 is: 6,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.89 : 11,050.90 = 4,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.89/11,050.90 = 4,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.89x = 11,050.90 × 4,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.89x = 49,411,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411,021.55/8,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.30

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