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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.59, 11,052.77 and 4,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.59, 11,052.77 and 4,473.03 is: 6,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.59 : 11,052.77 = 4,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.59/11,052.77 = 4,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.59x = 11,052.77 × 4,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.59x = 49,439,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,439,371.79/8,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.52

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