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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.58, 11,055.84 and 4,426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.58, 11,055.84 and 4,426.58 is: 6,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.58 : 11,055.84 = 4,426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.58/11,055.84 = 4,426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.58x = 11,055.84 × 4,426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.58x = 48,939,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,939,560.23/8,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.60

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