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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.69, 11,060.06 and 4,477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.69, 11,060.06 and 4,477.93 is: 6,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.69 : 11,060.06 = 4,477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.69/11,060.06 = 4,477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.69x = 11,060.06 × 4,477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.69x = 49,526,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,158.02/8,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.42

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