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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.71, 11,056.50 and 4,476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.71, 11,056.50 and 4,476.06 is: 6,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.71 : 11,056.50 = 4,476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.71/11,056.50 = 4,476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.71x = 11,056.50 × 4,476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.71x = 49,489,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,557.39/8,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.15

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