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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.30, 11,408.28 and 6,596.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.30, 11,408.28 and 6,596.73 is: 9,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.30 : 11,408.28 = 6,596.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.30/11,408.28 = 6,596.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.30x = 11,408.28 × 6,596.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.30x = 75,257,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,257,342.92/8,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.29

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