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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.76, 12,759.66 and 6,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.76, 12,759.66 and 6,598.56 is: 9,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.76 : 12,759.66 = 6,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.76/12,759.66 = 6,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.76x = 12,759.66 × 6,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.76x = 84,195,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195,350.12/9,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.54

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