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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.67, 11,053.83 and 4,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.67, 11,053.83 and 4,472.88 is: 6,172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.67 : 11,053.83 = 4,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.67/11,053.83 = 4,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.67x = 11,053.83 × 4,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.67x = 49,442,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,442,455.13/8,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.85

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