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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.96, 12,058.72 and 6,590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.96, 12,058.72 and 6,590.56 is: 9,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.96 : 12,058.72 = 6,590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.96/12,058.72 = 6,590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.96x = 12,058.72 × 6,590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.96x = 79,473,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,473,717.68/8,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.70

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