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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.79, 11,088.22 and 4,498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.79, 11,088.22 and 4,498.22 is: 6,207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.79 : 11,088.22 = 4,498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.79/11,088.22 = 4,498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.79x = 11,088.22 × 4,498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.79x = 49,877,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,877,252.97/8,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.66

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