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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.62, 11,063.04 and 4,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.62, 11,063.04 and 4,480.04 is: 6,182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.62 : 11,063.04 = 4,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.62/11,063.04 = 4,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.62x = 11,063.04 × 4,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.62x = 49,562,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562,861.72/8,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.51

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