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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.71, 11,057.43 and 4,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.71, 11,057.43 and 4,427.66 is: 6,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.71 : 11,057.43 = 4,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.71/11,057.43 = 4,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.71x = 11,057.43 × 4,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.71x = 48,958,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,958,497.66/8,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.11

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