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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.72, 11,846.03 and 6,704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.72, 11,846.03 and 6,704.33 is: 9,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.72 : 11,846.03 = 6,704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.72/11,846.03 = 6,704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.72x = 11,846.03 × 6,704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.72x = 79,419,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419,601.56/8,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.44

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