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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.96, 11,078.03 and 4,624.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.96, 11,078.03 and 4,624.09 is: 6,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.96 : 11,078.03 = 4,624.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.96/11,078.03 = 4,624.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.96x = 11,078.03 × 4,624.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.96x = 51,225,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225,791.61/8,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.72

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