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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.73, 12,545.96 and 6,594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.73, 12,545.96 and 6,594.93 is: 9,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.73 : 12,545.96 = 6,594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.73/12,545.96 = 6,594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.73x = 12,545.96 × 6,594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.73x = 82,739,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,739,695.01/8,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.23

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