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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.76, 11,068.80 and 4,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.76, 11,068.80 and 4,484.52 is: 6,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.76 : 11,068.80 = 4,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.76/11,068.80 = 4,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.76x = 11,068.80 × 4,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.76x = 49,638,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,638,254.98/8,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.95

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