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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.48, 11,058.24 and 4,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.48, 11,058.24 and 4,476 is: 6,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.48 : 11,058.24 = 4,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.48/11,058.24 = 4,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.48x = 11,058.24 × 4,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.48x = 49,496,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496,682.24/8,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.68

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