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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.69, 11,057.46 and 4,475.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.69, 11,057.46 and 4,475.87 is: 6,176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.69 : 11,057.46 = 4,475.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.69/11,057.46 = 4,475.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.69x = 11,057.46 × 4,475.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.69x = 49,491,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491,753.49/8,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.67

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