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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.81, 11,062.99 and 4,480.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.81, 11,062.99 and 4,480.05 is: 6,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.81 : 11,062.99 = 4,480.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.81/11,062.99 = 4,480.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.81x = 11,062.99 × 4,480.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.81x = 49,562,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562,748.35/8,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.35

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