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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.73, 11,060.64 and 4,477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.73, 11,060.64 and 4,477.23 is: 6,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.73 : 11,060.64 = 4,477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.73/11,060.64 = 4,477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.73x = 11,060.64 × 4,477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.73x = 49,521,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,521,029.23/8,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.76

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