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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.81, 11,057.85 and 4,476.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.81, 11,057.85 and 4,476.03 is: 6,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.81 : 11,057.85 = 4,476.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.81/11,057.85 = 4,476.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.81x = 11,057.85 × 4,476.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.81x = 49,495,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495,268.34/8,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.02

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