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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.54, 12,186.55 and 6,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.54, 12,186.55 and 6,595.82 is: 9,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.54 : 12,186.55 = 6,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.54/12,186.55 = 6,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.54x = 12,186.55 × 6,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.54x = 80,380,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,380,290.22/8,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.32

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