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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.76, 11,062.24 and 4,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.76, 11,062.24 and 4,479.24 is: 6,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.76 : 11,062.24 = 4,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.76/11,062.24 = 4,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.76x = 11,062.24 × 4,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.76x = 49,550,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550,427.90/8,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.63

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