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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.74, 12,558.33 and 6,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.74, 12,558.33 and 6,706 is: 9,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.74 : 12,558.33 = 6,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.74/12,558.33 = 6,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.74x = 12,558.33 × 6,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.74x = 84,216,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,216,160.98/9,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.86

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