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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.99, 12,767.87 and 6,876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.99, 12,767.87 and 6,876.73 is: 9,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.99 : 12,767.87 = 6,876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.99/12,767.87 = 6,876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.99x = 12,767.87 × 6,876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.99x = 87,801,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,801,130.83/9,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.00

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