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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.59, 11,060.15 and 4,477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.59, 11,060.15 and 4,477.89 is: 6,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.59 : 11,060.15 = 4,477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.59/11,060.15 = 4,477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.59x = 11,060.15 × 4,477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.59x = 49,526,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,112.69/8,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.49

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