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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.92, 11,078.96 and 4,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.92, 11,078.96 and 4,490.92 is: 6,197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.92 : 11,078.96 = 4,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.92/11,078.96 = 4,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.92x = 11,078.96 × 4,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.92x = 49,754,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754,723.04/8,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.71

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