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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.13, 11,068.98 and 4,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.13, 11,068.98 and 4,484.34 is: 6,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.13 : 11,068.98 = 4,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.13/11,068.98 = 4,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.13x = 11,068.98 × 4,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.13x = 49,637,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,069.77/8,021.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.29

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