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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.94, 11,059.23 and 4,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.94, 11,059.23 and 4,477.98 is: 6,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.94 : 11,059.23 = 4,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.94/11,059.23 = 4,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.94x = 11,059.23 × 4,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.94x = 49,523,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,069.02/8,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.62

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