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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.64, 13,371.18 and 6,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.64, 13,371.18 and 6,595.26 is: 9,872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.64 : 13,371.18 = 6,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.64/13,371.18 = 6,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.64x = 13,371.18 × 6,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.64x = 88,186,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,186,408.61/8,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.38

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