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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.38, 11,062.66 and 4,479.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.38, 11,062.66 and 4,479.74 is: 6,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.38 : 11,062.66 = 4,479.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.38/11,062.66 = 4,479.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.38x = 11,062.66 × 4,479.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.38x = 49,557,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,557,840.51/8,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.07

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