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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.06, 11,051.82 and 4,472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.06, 11,051.82 and 4,472.19 is: 6,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.06 : 11,051.82 = 4,472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.06/11,051.82 = 4,472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.06x = 11,051.82 × 4,472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.06x = 49,425,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,838.89/8,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.24

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