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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.71, 11,057.52 and 4,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.71, 11,057.52 and 4,475.92 is: 6,176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.71 : 11,057.52 = 4,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.71/11,057.52 = 4,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.71x = 11,057.52 × 4,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.71x = 49,492,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,492,574.92/8,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.76

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