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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.69, 11,062.82 and 4,479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.69, 11,062.82 and 4,479.93 is: 6,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.69 : 11,062.82 = 4,479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.69/11,062.82 = 4,479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.69x = 11,062.82 × 4,479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.69x = 49,560,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,560,642.75/8,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.18

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