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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.72, 11,056.22 and 4,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.72, 11,056.22 and 4,475.24 is: 6,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.72 : 11,056.22 = 4,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.72/11,056.22 = 4,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.72x = 11,056.22 × 4,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.72x = 49,479,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479,237.99/8,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.86

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