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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.04, 12,167.56 and 6,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.04, 12,167.56 and 6,592 is: 9,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.04 : 12,167.56 = 6,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.04/12,167.56 = 6,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.04x = 12,167.56 × 6,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.04x = 80,208,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,208,555.52/8,831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.57

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