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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.73, 12,233.86 and 2,891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.73, 12,233.86 and 2,891.55 is: 4,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.73 : 12,233.86 = 2,891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.73/12,233.86 = 2,891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.73x = 12,233.86 × 2,891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.73x = 35,374,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374,856.53/8,155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.42

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