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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.94, 11,863.35 and 7,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.94, 11,863.35 and 7,039.74 is: 9,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.94 : 11,863.35 = 7,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.94/11,863.35 = 7,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.94x = 11,863.35 × 7,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.94x = 83,514,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,899.53/8,594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.75

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