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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.52, 11,861.90 and 7,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.52, 11,861.90 and 7,196.76 is: 9,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.52 : 11,861.90 = 7,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.52/11,861.90 = 7,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.52x = 11,861.90 × 7,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.52x = 85,367,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,367,247.44/8,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.75

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