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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.62, 11,057.88 and 4,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.62, 11,057.88 and 4,476.16 is: 6,177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.62 : 11,057.88 = 4,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.62/11,057.88 = 4,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.62x = 11,057.88 × 4,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.62x = 49,496,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496,840.14/8,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.36

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