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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.83, 11,058.86 and 4,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.83, 11,058.86 and 4,379.73 is: 6,043.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.83 : 11,058.86 = 4,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.83/11,058.86 = 4,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.83x = 11,058.86 × 4,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.83x = 48,434,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434,765.61/8,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.90

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