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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.82, 11,255.02 and 4,429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.82, 11,255.02 and 4,429.82 is: 6,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.82 : 11,255.02 = 4,429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.82/11,255.02 = 4,429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.82x = 11,255.02 × 4,429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.82x = 49,857,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,857,712.70/8,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.15

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