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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.44, 11,055.08 and 4,473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.44, 11,055.08 and 4,473.97 is: 6,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.44 : 11,055.08 = 4,473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.44/11,055.08 = 4,473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.44x = 11,055.08 × 4,473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.44x = 49,460,079.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460,079.81/8,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.68

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