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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.58, 11,805.93 and 4,778.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.58, 11,805.93 and 4,778.42 is: 6,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.58 : 11,805.93 = 4,778.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.58/11,805.93 = 4,778.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.58x = 11,805.93 × 4,778.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.58x = 56,413,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,413,633.00/8,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.78

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