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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.92, 11,053.80 and 4,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.92, 11,053.80 and 4,473.04 is: 6,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.92 : 11,053.80 = 4,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.92/11,053.80 = 4,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.92x = 11,053.80 × 4,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.92x = 49,444,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444,089.55/8,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.86

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