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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.62, 11,053.20 and 4,473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.62, 11,053.20 and 4,473.43 is: 6,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.62 : 11,053.20 = 4,473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.62/11,053.20 = 4,473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.62x = 11,053.20 × 4,473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.62x = 49,445,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,445,716.48/8,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.29

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