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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.22, 11,052.25 and 4,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.22, 11,052.25 and 4,472.66 is: 6,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.22 : 11,052.25 = 4,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.22/11,052.25 = 4,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.22x = 11,052.25 × 4,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.22x = 49,432,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432,956.49/8,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.01

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