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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017, 11,063.66 and 4,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017, 11,063.66 and 4,480.80 is: 6,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017 : 11,063.66 = 4,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017/11,063.66 = 4,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017x = 11,063.66 × 4,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017x = 49,574,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574,047.73/8,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.62

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