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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.66, 11,064.84 and 4,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.66, 11,064.84 and 4,481.24 is: 6,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.66 : 11,064.84 = 4,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.66/11,064.84 = 4,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.66x = 11,064.84 × 4,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.66x = 49,584,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584,203.60/8,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.60

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