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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.62, 11,064.42 and 4,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.62, 11,064.42 and 4,481.04 is: 6,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.62 : 11,064.42 = 4,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.62/11,064.42 = 4,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.62x = 11,064.42 × 4,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.62x = 49,580,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580,108.60/8,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.89

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