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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.65, 11,056.02 and 4,426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.65, 11,056.02 and 4,426.85 is: 6,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.65 : 11,056.02 = 4,426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.65/11,056.02 = 4,426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.65x = 11,056.02 × 4,426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.65x = 48,943,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943,286.86/8,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.01

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