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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.61, 12,596.94 and 5,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.61, 12,596.94 and 5,936.24 is: 8,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.61 : 12,596.94 = 5,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.61/12,596.94 = 5,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.61x = 12,596.94 × 5,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.61x = 74,778,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778,396.12/8,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.78

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