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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.80, 11,053.86 and 4,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.80, 11,053.86 and 4,473 is: 6,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.80 : 11,053.86 = 4,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.80/11,053.86 = 4,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.80x = 11,053.86 × 4,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.80x = 49,443,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,443,915.78/8,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.93

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