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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.59, 11,078.37 and 4,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.59, 11,078.37 and 4,668.81 is: 6,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.59 : 11,078.37 = 4,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.59/11,078.37 = 4,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.59x = 11,078.37 × 4,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.59x = 51,722,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722,804.64/8,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.33

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