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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.64, 11,051.94 and 4,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.64, 11,051.94 and 4,471.98 is: 6,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.64 : 11,051.94 = 4,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.64/11,051.94 = 4,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.64x = 11,051.94 × 4,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.64x = 49,424,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,424,054.64/8,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.34

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