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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.64, 11,101.04 and 4,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.64, 11,101.04 and 4,901.84 is: 6,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.64 : 11,101.04 = 4,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.64/11,101.04 = 4,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.64x = 11,101.04 × 4,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.64x = 54,415,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,521.91/8,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.20

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