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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.91, 11,060.66 and 4,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.91, 11,060.66 and 4,477.70 is: 6,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.91 : 11,060.66 = 4,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.91/11,060.66 = 4,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.91x = 11,060.66 × 4,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.91x = 49,526,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,356.13/8,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.28

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