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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.79, 11,061.73 and 4,430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.79, 11,061.73 and 4,430.73 is: 6,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.79 : 11,061.73 = 4,430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.79/11,061.73 = 4,430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.79x = 11,061.73 × 4,430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.79x = 49,011,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011,538.96/8,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,114.37

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