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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.74, 11,088.12 and 4,498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.74, 11,088.12 and 4,498.34 is: 6,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.74 : 11,088.12 = 4,498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.74/11,088.12 = 4,498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.74x = 11,088.12 × 4,498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.74x = 49,878,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,878,133.72/8,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.81

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