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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.08, 11,059.92 and 4,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.08, 11,059.92 and 4,477.50 is: 6,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.08 : 11,059.92 = 4,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.08/11,059.92 = 4,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.08x = 11,059.92 × 4,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.08x = 49,520,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,791.80/8,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.22

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