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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.32, 11,872.71 and 6,606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.32, 11,872.71 and 6,606.27 is: 9,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.32 : 11,872.71 = 6,606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.32/11,872.71 = 6,606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.32x = 11,872.71 × 6,606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.32x = 78,434,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434,327.89/8,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.99

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