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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.96, 11,261.28 and 6,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.96, 11,261.28 and 6,594.16 is: 9,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.96 : 11,261.28 = 6,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.96/11,261.28 = 6,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.96x = 11,261.28 × 6,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.96x = 74,258,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,258,682.12/8,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.91

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