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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.63, 11,065.72 and 4,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.63, 11,065.72 and 4,481.87 is: 6,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.63 : 11,065.72 = 4,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.63/11,065.72 = 4,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.63x = 11,065.72 × 4,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.63x = 49,595,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595,118.50/8,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.99

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