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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.68, 11,858.88 and 6,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.68, 11,858.88 and 6,229.36 is: 8,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.68 : 11,858.88 = 6,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.68/11,858.88 = 6,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.68x = 11,858.88 × 6,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.68x = 73,873,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,873,232.72/8,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.23

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