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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.47, 11,056.94 and 4,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.47, 11,056.94 and 4,474.88 is: 6,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.47 : 11,056.94 = 4,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.47/11,056.94 = 4,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.47x = 11,056.94 × 4,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.47x = 49,478,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,478,402.01/8,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.95

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