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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.69, 11,254.85 and 4,429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.69, 11,254.85 and 4,429.69 is: 6,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.69 : 11,254.85 = 4,429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.69/11,254.85 = 4,429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.69x = 11,254.85 × 4,429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.69x = 49,855,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,855,479.43/8,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.97

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