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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.91, 11,071.59 and 4,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.91, 11,071.59 and 4,486.14 is: 6,190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.91 : 11,071.59 = 4,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.91/11,071.59 = 4,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.91x = 11,071.59 × 4,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.91x = 49,668,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668,702.76/8,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.86

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