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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.22, 11,814.99 and 4,785.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.22, 11,814.99 and 4,785.55 is: 6,603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.22 : 11,814.99 = 4,785.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.22/11,814.99 = 4,785.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.22x = 11,814.99 × 4,785.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.22x = 56,541,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,225.39/8,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.57

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