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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.46, 11,052.42 and 4,472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.46, 11,052.42 and 4,472.46 is: 6,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.46 : 11,052.42 = 4,472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.46/11,052.42 = 4,472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.46x = 11,052.42 × 4,472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.46x = 49,431,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,506.35/8,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.64

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