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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.02, 12,190.59 and 6,586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.02, 12,190.59 and 6,586.01 is: 9,094.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.02 : 12,190.59 = 6,586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.02/12,190.59 = 6,586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.02x = 12,190.59 × 6,586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.02x = 80,287,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287,332.41/8,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.60

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