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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.89, 11,052.86 and 4,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.89, 11,052.86 and 4,473.02 is: 6,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.89 : 11,052.86 = 4,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.89/11,052.86 = 4,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.89x = 11,052.86 × 4,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.89x = 49,439,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,439,669.10/8,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.33

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