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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.62, 11,254.76 and 4,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.62, 11,254.76 and 4,429.62 is: 6,112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.62 : 11,254.76 = 4,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.62/11,254.76 = 4,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.62x = 11,254.76 × 4,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.62x = 49,854,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854,309.99/8,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.88

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