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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.39, 11,056.88 and 4,427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.39, 11,056.88 and 4,427.61 is: 6,109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.39 : 11,056.88 = 4,427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.39/11,056.88 = 4,427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.39x = 11,056.88 × 4,427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.39x = 48,955,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955,530.32/8,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.98

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