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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.59, 11,060.16 and 4,657.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.59, 11,060.16 and 4,657.47 is: 6,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.59 : 11,060.16 = 4,657.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.59/11,060.16 = 4,657.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.59x = 11,060.16 × 4,657.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.59x = 51,512,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512,363.40/8,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.32

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