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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.64, 11,078.91 and 4,491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.64, 11,078.91 and 4,491.18 is: 6,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.64 : 11,078.91 = 4,491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.64/11,078.91 = 4,491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.64x = 11,078.91 × 4,491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.64x = 49,757,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,757,379.01/8,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.26

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