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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.02, 11,052.96 and 4,472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.02, 11,052.96 and 4,472.23 is: 6,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.02 : 11,052.96 = 4,472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.02/11,052.96 = 4,472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.02x = 11,052.96 × 4,472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.02x = 49,431,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,379.30/8,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.96

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