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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.79, 12,629.97 and 6,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.79, 12,629.97 and 6,764.25 is: 9,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.79 : 12,629.97 = 6,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.79/12,629.97 = 6,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.79x = 12,629.97 × 6,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.79x = 85,432,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,432,274.57/9,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.01

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