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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.96, 12,759.93 and 6,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.96, 12,759.93 and 6,598.76 is: 9,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.96 : 12,759.93 = 6,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.96/12,759.93 = 6,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.96x = 12,759.93 × 6,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.96x = 84,199,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,651.89/9,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.80

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