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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.71, 11,056.14 and 4,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.71, 11,056.14 and 4,474.92 is: 6,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.71 : 11,056.14 = 4,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.71/11,056.14 = 4,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.71x = 11,056.14 × 4,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.71x = 49,475,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,342.01/8,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.38

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