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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.93, 11,255.22 and 4,754.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.93, 11,255.22 and 4,754.95 is: 6,561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.93 : 11,255.22 = 4,754.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.93/11,255.22 = 4,754.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.93x = 11,255.22 × 4,754.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.93x = 53,518,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,023.45/8,155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.86

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