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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.99, 11,058.44 and 4,476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.99, 11,058.44 and 4,476.21 is: 6,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.99 : 11,058.44 = 4,476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.99/11,058.44 = 4,476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.99x = 11,058.44 × 4,476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.99x = 49,499,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499,923.24/8,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.46

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