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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.48, 12,547.08 and 6,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.48, 12,547.08 and 6,595.68 is: 9,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.48 : 12,547.08 = 6,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.48/12,547.08 = 6,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.48x = 12,547.08 × 6,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.48x = 82,756,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,756,524.61/8,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.35

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