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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.83, 11,072.01 and 4,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.83, 11,072.01 and 4,486.04 is: 6,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.83 : 11,072.01 = 4,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.83/11,072.01 = 4,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.83x = 11,072.01 × 4,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.83x = 49,669,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,453.55/8,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.02

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