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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.55, 12,813.83 and 4,856.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.55, 12,813.83 and 4,856.15 is: 7,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.55 : 12,813.83 = 4,856.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.55/12,813.83 = 4,856.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.55x = 12,813.83 × 4,856.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.55x = 62,225,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,225,856.27/8,542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.23

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