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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.59, 11,254.48 and 4,797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.59, 11,254.48 and 4,797.63 is: 6,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.59 : 11,254.48 = 4,797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.59/11,254.48 = 4,797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.59x = 11,254.48 × 4,797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.59x = 53,994,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,994,818.89/8,155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.59

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