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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.24, 11,072.22 and 4,486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.24, 11,072.22 and 4,486.84 is: 6,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.24 : 11,072.22 = 4,486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.24/11,072.22 = 4,486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.24x = 11,072.22 × 4,486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.24x = 49,679,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679,279.58/8,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.92

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