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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.28, 11,059.76 and 4,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.28, 11,059.76 and 4,477.52 is: 6,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.28 : 11,059.76 = 4,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.28/11,059.76 = 4,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.28x = 11,059.76 × 4,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.28x = 49,520,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,296.60/8,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.01

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