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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.72, 11,064.81 and 4,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.72, 11,064.81 and 4,481.26 is: 6,184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.72 : 11,064.81 = 4,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.72/11,064.81 = 4,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.72x = 11,064.81 × 4,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.72x = 49,584,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584,290.46/8,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.34

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