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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.08, 11,056.24 and 4,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.08, 11,056.24 and 4,474.60 is: 6,174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.08 : 11,056.24 = 4,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.08/11,056.24 = 4,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.08x = 11,056.24 × 4,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.08x = 49,472,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472,251.50/8,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.71

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