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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.93, 11,588.58 and 6,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.93, 11,588.58 and 6,268.77 is: 8,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.93 : 11,588.58 = 6,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.93/11,588.58 = 6,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.93x = 11,588.58 × 6,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.93x = 72,646,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,646,142.65/8,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.51

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