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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.84, 11,088.60 and 4,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.84, 11,088.60 and 4,498.28 is: 6,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.84 : 11,088.60 = 4,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.84/11,088.60 = 4,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.84x = 11,088.60 × 4,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.84x = 49,879,627.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,879,627.61/8,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.92

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