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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.96, 11,862.62 and 6,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.96, 11,862.62 and 6,598.96 is: 9,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.96 : 11,862.62 = 6,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.96/11,862.62 = 6,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.96x = 11,862.62 × 6,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.96x = 78,280,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,280,916.97/8,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.95

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