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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.07, 11,059.58 and 4,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.07, 11,059.58 and 4,477.28 is: 6,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.07 : 11,059.58 = 4,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.07/11,059.58 = 4,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.07x = 11,059.58 × 4,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.07x = 49,516,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516,758.66/8,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.73

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