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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.89, 11,122.36 and 4,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.89, 11,122.36 and 4,475 is: 6,175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.89 : 11,122.36 = 4,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.89/11,122.36 = 4,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.89x = 11,122.36 × 4,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.89x = 49,772,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772,561/8,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.34

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