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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.52, 11,860.52 and 7,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.52, 11,860.52 and 7,195.76 is: 9,931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.52 : 11,860.52 = 7,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.52/11,860.52 = 7,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.52x = 11,860.52 × 7,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.52x = 85,345,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,345,455.40/8,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.37

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