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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.57, 11,057.30 and 4,427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.57, 11,057.30 and 4,427.78 is: 6,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.57 : 11,057.30 = 4,427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.57/11,057.30 = 4,427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.57x = 11,057.30 × 4,427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.57x = 48,959,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959,291.79/8,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.31

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