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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.61, 11,078.60 and 4,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.61, 11,078.60 and 4,491.06 is: 6,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.61 : 11,078.60 = 4,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.61/11,078.60 = 4,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.61x = 11,078.60 × 4,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.61x = 49,754,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754,657.32/8,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.94

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