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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.73, 11,178.64 and 6,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.73, 11,178.64 and 6,608.19 is: 9,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.73 : 11,178.64 = 6,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.73/11,178.64 = 6,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.73x = 11,178.64 × 6,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.73x = 73,870,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,870,627.24/8,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.52

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