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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.17, 12,227.82 and 4,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.17, 12,227.82 and 4,452.27 is: 6,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.17 : 12,227.82 = 4,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.17/12,227.82 = 4,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.17x = 12,227.82 × 4,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.17x = 54,441,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441,556.15/8,155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.71

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