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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.65, 11,060.08 and 4,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.65, 11,060.08 and 4,429.60 is: 6,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.65 : 11,060.08 = 4,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.65/11,060.08 = 4,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.65x = 11,060.08 × 4,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.65x = 48,991,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,991,753.86/8,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.78

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