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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.93, 11,409.15 and 6,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.93, 11,409.15 and 6,597.36 is: 9,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.93 : 11,409.15 = 6,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.93/11,409.15 = 6,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.93x = 11,409.15 × 6,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.93x = 75,270,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270,269.84/8,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.16

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