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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.39, 11,056.91 and 4,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.39, 11,056.91 and 4,475.59 is: 6,176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.39 : 11,056.91 = 4,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.39/11,056.91 = 4,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.39x = 11,056.91 × 4,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.39x = 49,486,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,207.02/8,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.21

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