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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.62, 11,061.66 and 4,479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.62, 11,061.66 and 4,479.04 is: 6,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.62 : 11,061.66 = 4,479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.62/11,061.66 = 4,479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.62x = 11,061.66 × 4,479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.62x = 49,545,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,545,617.61/8,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.13

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