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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.93, 12,364.25 and 4,555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.93, 12,364.25 and 4,555.05 is: 6,820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.93 : 12,364.25 = 4,555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.93/12,364.25 = 4,555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.93x = 12,364.25 × 4,555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.93x = 56,319,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319,776.96/8,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.91

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