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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.39, 11,063.77 and 4,432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.39, 11,063.77 and 4,432.61 is: 6,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.39 : 11,063.77 = 4,432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.39/11,063.77 = 4,432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.39x = 11,063.77 × 4,432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.39x = 49,041,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041,377.54/8,017.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.88

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