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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.98, 11,056.17 and 4,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.98, 11,056.17 and 4,474.50 is: 6,174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.98 : 11,056.17 = 4,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.98/11,056.17 = 4,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.98x = 11,056.17 × 4,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.98x = 49,470,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470,832.67/8,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.61

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