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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.02, 11,126.67 and 4,478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.02, 11,126.67 and 4,478.14 is: 6,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.02 : 11,126.67 = 4,478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.02/11,126.67 = 4,478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.02x = 11,126.67 × 4,478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.02x = 49,826,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826,785.99/8,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.67

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