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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.59, 11,120.68 and 4,473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.59, 11,120.68 and 4,473.34 is: 6,173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.59 : 11,120.68 = 4,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.59/11,120.68 = 4,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.59x = 11,120.68 × 4,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.59x = 49,746,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,746,582.67/8,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.11

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