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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.62, 11,071.26 and 4,485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.62, 11,071.26 and 4,485.98 is: 6,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.62 : 11,071.26 = 4,485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.62/11,071.26 = 4,485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.62x = 11,071.26 × 4,485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.62x = 49,665,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665,450.93/8,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.68

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