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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599.62, 11,778.48 and 8,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599.62, 11,778.48 and 8,095.26 is: 11,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599.62 : 11,778.48 = 8,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599.62/11,778.48 = 8,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599.62x = 11,778.48 × 8,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599.62x = 95,349,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,349,858.00/8,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.68

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