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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.87, 11,254.57 and 4,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.87, 11,254.57 and 4,798.04 is: 6,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.87 : 11,254.57 = 4,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.87/11,254.57 = 4,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.87x = 11,254.57 × 4,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.87x = 53,999,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,999,808.77/8,155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.97

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