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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.72, 11,052.08 and 4,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.72, 11,052.08 and 4,472.24 is: 6,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.72 : 11,052.08 = 4,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.72/11,052.08 = 4,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.72x = 11,052.08 × 4,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.72x = 49,427,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,427,554.26/8,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.72

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