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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.91, 11,057.76 and 4,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.91, 11,057.76 and 4,476.12 is: 6,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.91 : 11,057.76 = 4,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.91/11,057.76 = 4,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.91x = 11,057.76 × 4,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.91x = 49,495,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495,860.69/8,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.01

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