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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.83, 11,060.25 and 4,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.83, 11,060.25 and 4,430.06 is: 6,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.83 : 11,060.25 = 4,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.83/11,060.25 = 4,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.83x = 11,060.25 × 4,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.83x = 48,997,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,997,571.12/8,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.36

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