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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.48, 11,570.14 and 6,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.48, 11,570.14 and 6,595.32 is: 9,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.48 : 11,570.14 = 6,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.48/11,570.14 = 6,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.48x = 11,570.14 × 6,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.48x = 76,308,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,308,827.38/8,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.16

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