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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.59, 11,781.51 and 6,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.59, 11,781.51 and 6,298.66 is: 8,691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.59 : 11,781.51 = 6,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.59/11,781.51 = 6,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.59x = 11,781.51 × 6,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.59x = 74,207,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,207,725.78/8,537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.88

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