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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.59, 11,051.39 and 4,472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.59, 11,051.39 and 4,472.03 is: 6,171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.59 : 11,051.39 = 4,472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.59/11,051.39 = 4,472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.59x = 11,051.39 × 4,472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.59x = 49,422,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,147.62/8,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.14

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