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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.70, 12,833.55 and 8,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.70, 12,833.55 and 8,123.70 is: 12,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.70 : 12,833.55 = 8,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.70/12,833.55 = 8,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.70x = 12,833.55 × 8,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.70x = 104,255,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,255,910.14/8,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.55

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