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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.54, 12,187.93 and 6,596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.54, 12,187.93 and 6,596.82 is: 9,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.54 : 12,187.93 = 6,596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.54/12,187.93 = 6,596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.54x = 12,187.93 × 6,596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.54x = 80,401,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,401,580.38/8,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.70

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