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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.84, 11,079.10 and 4,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.84, 11,079.10 and 4,885.24 is: 6,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.84 : 11,079.10 = 4,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.84/11,079.10 = 4,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.84x = 11,079.10 × 4,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.84x = 54,124,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124,062.48/8,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.89

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