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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.28, 11,056.83 and 4,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.28, 11,056.83 and 4,475.54 is: 6,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.28 : 11,056.83 = 4,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.28/11,056.83 = 4,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.28x = 11,056.83 × 4,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.28x = 49,485,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,284.94/8,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.18

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