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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.73, 11,078.52 and 4,491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.73, 11,078.52 and 4,491.54 is: 6,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.73 : 11,078.52 = 4,491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.73/11,078.52 = 4,491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.73x = 11,078.52 × 4,491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.73x = 49,759,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,615.72/8,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.47

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