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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.97, 12,823.35 and 4,846.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.97, 12,823.35 and 4,846.95 is: 7,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.97 : 12,823.35 = 4,846.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.97/12,823.35 = 4,846.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.97x = 12,823.35 × 4,846.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.97x = 62,154,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,154,178.50/8,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.43

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