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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.34, 11,052.09 and 4,471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.34, 11,052.09 and 4,471.74 is: 6,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.34 : 11,052.09 = 4,471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.34/11,052.09 = 4,471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.34x = 11,052.09 × 4,471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.34x = 49,422,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,072.94/8,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.33

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