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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.26, 11,055.65 and 4,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.26, 11,055.65 and 4,474.58 is: 6,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.26 : 11,055.65 = 4,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.26/11,055.65 = 4,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.26x = 11,055.65 × 4,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.26x = 49,469,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469,312.73/8,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.97

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