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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.29, 11,055.79 and 4,474.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.29, 11,055.79 and 4,474.77 is: 6,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.29 : 11,055.79 = 4,474.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.29/11,055.79 = 4,474.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.29x = 11,055.79 × 4,474.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.29x = 49,472,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472,117.42/8,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.30

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