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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.08, 11,078.74 and 4,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.08, 11,078.74 and 4,841.16 is: 6,682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.08 : 11,078.74 = 4,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.08/11,078.74 = 4,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.08x = 11,078.74 × 4,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.08x = 53,633,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,633,952.94/8,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.46

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