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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.78, 11,080.06 and 4,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.78, 11,080.06 and 4,884.98 is: 6,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.78 : 11,080.06 = 4,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.78/11,080.06 = 4,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.78x = 11,080.06 × 4,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.78x = 54,125,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,871.50/8,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.32

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