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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.84, 11,071.55 and 4,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.84, 11,071.55 and 4,486.05 is: 6,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.84 : 11,071.55 = 4,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.84/11,071.55 = 4,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.84x = 11,071.55 × 4,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.84x = 49,667,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667,538.09/8,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.77

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