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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.48, 11,088.96 and 4,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.48, 11,088.96 and 4,499.52 is: 6,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.48 : 11,088.96 = 4,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.48/11,088.96 = 4,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.48x = 11,088.96 × 4,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.48x = 49,894,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,997.30/8,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.34

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