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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.34, 11,056.92 and 4,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.34, 11,056.92 and 4,427.52 is: 6,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.34 : 11,056.92 = 4,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.34/11,056.92 = 4,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.34x = 11,056.92 × 4,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.34x = 48,954,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954,734.44/8,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.92

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