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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.87, 11,053.83 and 4,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.87, 11,053.83 and 4,473.30 is: 6,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.87 : 11,053.83 = 4,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.87/11,053.83 = 4,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.87x = 11,053.83 × 4,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.87x = 49,447,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447,155.97/8,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.28

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