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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.84, 11,074.96 and 4,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.84, 11,074.96 and 4,882.24 is: 6,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.84 : 11,074.96 = 4,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.84/11,074.96 = 4,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.84x = 11,074.96 × 4,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.84x = 54,070,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070,612.71/8,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.75

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