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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.56, 12,220.07 and 4,637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.56, 12,220.07 and 4,637.25 is: 6,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.56 : 12,220.07 = 4,637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.56/12,220.07 = 4,637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.56x = 12,220.07 × 4,637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.56x = 56,667,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667,496.42/8,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.85

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