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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.59, 11,427.78 and 6,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.59, 11,427.78 and 6,593.60 is: 9,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.59 : 11,427.78 = 6,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.59/11,427.78 = 6,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.59x = 11,427.78 × 6,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.59x = 75,350,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,350,263.50/8,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.92

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