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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.88, 11,255.05 and 4,429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.88, 11,255.05 and 4,429.88 is: 6,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.88 : 11,255.05 = 4,429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.88/11,255.05 = 4,429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.88x = 11,255.05 × 4,429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.88x = 49,858,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,520.89/8,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.20

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