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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.71, 11,063.03 and 4,479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.71, 11,063.03 and 4,479.92 is: 6,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.71 : 11,063.03 = 4,479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.71/11,063.03 = 4,479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.71x = 11,063.03 × 4,479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.71x = 49,561,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561,411.64/8,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.27

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