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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.62, 11,058.72 and 4,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.62, 11,058.72 and 4,477.44 is: 6,178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.62 : 11,058.72 = 4,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.62/11,058.72 = 4,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.62x = 11,058.72 × 4,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.62x = 49,514,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,514,755.28/8,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.82

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