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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.34, 11,861.76 and 6,598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.34, 11,861.76 and 6,598.33 is: 9,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.34 : 11,861.76 = 6,598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.34/11,861.76 = 6,598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.34x = 11,861.76 × 6,598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.34x = 78,267,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,267,820.02/8,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.09

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