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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.54, 12,346.83 and 6,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.54, 12,346.83 and 6,592.59 is: 9,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.54 : 12,346.83 = 6,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.54/12,346.83 = 6,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.54x = 12,346.83 × 6,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.54x = 81,397,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397,587.99/8,937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.38

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