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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.67, 12,826.01 and 4,111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.67, 12,826.01 and 4,111.11 is: 6,163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.67 : 12,826.01 = 4,111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.67/12,826.01 = 4,111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.67x = 12,826.01 × 4,111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.67x = 52,729,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,729,117.42/8,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.06

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