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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.31, 11,051.51 and 4,472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.31, 11,051.51 and 4,472.54 is: 6,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.31 : 11,051.51 = 4,472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.31/11,051.51 = 4,472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.31x = 11,051.51 × 4,472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.31x = 49,428,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,428,242.92/8,009.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.35

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