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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.03, 11,078.93 and 4,491.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.03, 11,078.93 and 4,491.37 is: 6,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.03 : 11,078.93 = 4,491.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.03/11,078.93 = 4,491.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.03x = 11,078.93 × 4,491.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.03x = 49,759,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,495.98/8,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.22

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