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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.76, 12,837.29 and 4,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.76, 12,837.29 and 4,111.29 is: 6,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.76 : 12,837.29 = 4,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.76/12,837.29 = 4,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.76x = 12,837.29 × 4,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.76x = 52,777,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777,801.45/8,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.69

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