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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.85, 11,064.98 and 4,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.85, 11,064.98 and 4,481.06 is: 6,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.85 : 11,064.98 = 4,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.85/11,064.98 = 4,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.85x = 11,064.98 × 4,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.85x = 49,582,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582,844.54/8,017.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.06

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