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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.74, 11,055.15 and 4,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.74, 11,055.15 and 4,474.38 is: 6,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.74 : 11,055.15 = 4,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.74/11,055.15 = 4,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.74x = 11,055.15 × 4,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.74x = 49,464,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,464,942.06/8,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.06

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