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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.52, 11,051.20 and 4,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.52, 11,051.20 and 4,471.96 is: 6,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.52 : 11,051.20 = 4,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.52/11,051.20 = 4,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.52x = 11,051.20 × 4,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.52x = 49,420,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420,524.35/8,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.22

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