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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.42, 11,063.97 and 4,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.42, 11,063.97 and 4,480.54 is: 6,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.42 : 11,063.97 = 4,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.42/11,063.97 = 4,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.42x = 11,063.97 × 4,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.42x = 49,572,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,572,560.14/8,017.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.11

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