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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.68, 11,072.76 and 4,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.68, 11,072.76 and 4,438.46 is: 6,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.68 : 11,072.76 = 4,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.68/11,072.76 = 4,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.68x = 11,072.76 × 4,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.68x = 49,146,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146,002.35/8,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.12

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