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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.25, 11,059.87 and 4,477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.25, 11,059.87 and 4,477.69 is: 6,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.25 : 11,059.87 = 4,477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.25/11,059.87 = 4,477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.25x = 11,059.87 × 4,477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.25x = 49,522,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522,669.30/8,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.33

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