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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.95, 12,402.11 and 6,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.95, 12,402.11 and 6,588.34 is: 9,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.95 : 12,402.11 = 6,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.95/12,402.11 = 6,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.95x = 12,402.11 × 6,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.95x = 81,709,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,709,302.86/8,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,885.05

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