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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.43, 12,363.50 and 4,554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.43, 12,363.50 and 4,554.55 is: 6,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.43 : 12,363.50 = 4,554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.43/12,363.50 = 4,554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.43x = 12,363.50 × 4,554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.43x = 56,310,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310,205.77/8,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.16

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