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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.07, 11,056.61 and 4,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.07, 11,056.61 and 4,427.28 is: 6,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.07 : 11,056.61 = 4,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.07/11,056.61 = 4,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.07x = 11,056.61 × 4,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.07x = 48,950,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950,719.39/8,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.62

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