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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.42, 11,069.49 and 4,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.42, 11,069.49 and 4,484.54 is: 6,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.42 : 11,069.49 = 4,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.42/11,069.49 = 4,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.42x = 11,069.49 × 4,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.42x = 49,641,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,641,570.68/8,021.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.63

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