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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.03, 11,078.82 and 4,491.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.03, 11,078.82 and 4,491.21 is: 6,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.03 : 11,078.82 = 4,491.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.03/11,078.82 = 4,491.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.03x = 11,078.82 × 4,491.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.03x = 49,757,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,757,307.17/8,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.95

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