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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.27, 13,373.63 and 6,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.27, 13,373.63 and 6,596.88 is: 9,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.27 : 13,373.63 = 6,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.27/13,373.63 = 6,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.27x = 13,373.63 × 6,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.27x = 88,224,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,224,232.27/8,934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.81

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