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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.08, 11,055.60 and 4,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.08, 11,055.60 and 4,475.16 is: 6,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.08 : 11,055.60 = 4,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.08/11,055.60 = 4,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.08x = 11,055.60 × 4,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.08x = 49,475,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,578.90/8,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.89

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