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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.99, 12,364.35 and 4,555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.99, 12,364.35 and 4,555.11 is: 6,821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.99 : 12,364.35 = 4,555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.99/12,364.35 = 4,555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.99x = 12,364.35 × 4,555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.99x = 56,320,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,320,934.06/8,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.00

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