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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.50, 11,255.55 and 4,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.50, 11,255.55 and 4,843.50 is: 6,684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.50 : 11,255.55 = 4,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.50/11,255.55 = 4,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.50x = 11,255.55 × 4,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.50x = 54,516,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516,256.43/8,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.60

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