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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.44, 11,059.72 and 4,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.44, 11,059.72 and 4,477.68 is: 6,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.44 : 11,059.72 = 4,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.44/11,059.72 = 4,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.44x = 11,059.72 × 4,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.44x = 49,521,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,521,831.75/8,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.08

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