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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.94, 11,063.17 and 4,480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.94, 11,063.17 and 4,480.17 is: 6,182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.94 : 11,063.17 = 4,480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.94/11,063.17 = 4,480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.94x = 11,063.17 × 4,480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.94x = 49,564,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564,882.34/8,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.52

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