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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.44, 11,063.58 and 4,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.44, 11,063.58 and 4,659.28 is: 6,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.44 : 11,063.58 = 4,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.44/11,063.58 = 4,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.44x = 11,063.58 × 4,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.44x = 51,548,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,317.02/8,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.72

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