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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.21, 12,758.90 and 6,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.21, 12,758.90 and 6,598 is: 9,095.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.21 : 12,758.90 = 6,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.21/12,758.90 = 6,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.21x = 12,758.90 × 6,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.21x = 84,183,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,183,222.20/9,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.77

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