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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.95, 11,058.39 and 4,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.95, 11,058.39 and 4,476.18 is: 6,177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.95 : 11,058.39 = 4,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.95/11,058.39 = 4,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.95x = 11,058.39 × 4,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.95x = 49,499,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499,344.15/8,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.42

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