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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.94, 11,060.41 and 4,478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.94, 11,060.41 and 4,478.17 is: 6,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.94 : 11,060.41 = 4,478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.94/11,060.41 = 4,478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.94x = 11,060.41 × 4,478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.94x = 49,530,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530,396.25/8,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.76

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