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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.64, 11,078.22 and 4,491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.64, 11,078.22 and 4,491.64 is: 6,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.64 : 11,078.22 = 4,491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.64/11,078.22 = 4,491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.64x = 11,078.22 × 4,491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.64x = 49,759,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,376.08/8,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.73

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