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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.28, 11,079.37 and 4,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.28, 11,079.37 and 4,884.48 is: 6,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.28 : 11,079.37 = 4,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.28/11,079.37 = 4,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.28x = 11,079.37 × 4,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.28x = 54,116,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116,905.78/8,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.63

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