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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.54, 11,079.46 and 4,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.54, 11,079.46 and 4,842 is: 6,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.54 : 11,079.46 = 4,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.54/11,079.46 = 4,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.54x = 11,079.46 × 4,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.54x = 53,646,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,646,745.32/8,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.01

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