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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.34, 11,863.14 and 6,599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.34, 11,863.14 and 6,599.33 is: 9,111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.34 : 11,863.14 = 6,599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.34/11,863.14 = 6,599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.34x = 11,863.14 × 6,599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.34x = 78,288,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288,775.70/8,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.46

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