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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.25, 11,806.25 and 4,829.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.25, 11,806.25 and 4,829.25 is: 6,664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.25 : 11,806.25 = 4,829.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.25/11,806.25 = 4,829.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.25x = 11,806.25 × 4,829.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.25x = 57,015,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015,308.67/8,555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.37

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