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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.36, 11,062.58 and 4,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.36, 11,062.58 and 4,479.58 is: 6,181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.36 : 11,062.58 = 4,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.36/11,062.58 = 4,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.36x = 11,062.58 × 4,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.36x = 49,555,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,555,712.12/8,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.82

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