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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.76, 11,057.64 and 4,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.76, 11,057.64 and 4,476.24 is: 6,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.76 : 11,057.64 = 4,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.76/11,057.64 = 4,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.76x = 11,057.64 × 4,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.76x = 49,496,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496,650.47/8,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.23

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