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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.61, 11,077.22 and 4,490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.61, 11,077.22 and 4,490.06 is: 6,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.61 : 11,077.22 = 4,490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.61/11,077.22 = 4,490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.61x = 11,077.22 × 4,490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.61x = 49,737,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,737,359.98/8,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.56

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