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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.48, 11,873.34 and 6,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.48, 11,873.34 and 6,713.16 is: 9,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.48 : 11,873.34 = 6,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.48/11,873.34 = 6,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.48x = 11,873.34 × 6,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.48x = 79,707,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707,631.15/8,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.89

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