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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.84, 11,856.72 and 6,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.84, 11,856.72 and 6,592.96 is: 9,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.84 : 11,856.72 = 6,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.84/11,856.72 = 6,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.84x = 11,856.72 × 6,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.84x = 78,170,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,170,880.69/8,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.24

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