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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.88, 11,063.52 and 4,480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.88, 11,063.52 and 4,480.48 is: 6,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.88 : 11,063.52 = 4,480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.88/11,063.52 = 4,480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.88x = 11,063.52 × 4,480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.88x = 49,569,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569,880.09/8,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.19

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