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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.48, 11,067.78 and 4,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.48, 11,067.78 and 4,483.96 is: 6,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.48 : 11,067.78 = 4,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.48/11,067.78 = 4,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.48x = 11,067.78 × 4,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.48x = 49,627,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,482.81/8,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.60

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