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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.18, 11,087.97 and 4,449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.18, 11,087.97 and 4,449.79 is: 6,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.18 : 11,087.97 = 4,449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.18/11,087.97 = 4,449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.18x = 11,087.97 × 4,449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.18x = 49,339,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339,060.34/8,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.38

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