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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.26, 12,760.36 and 6,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.26, 12,760.36 and 6,599.06 is: 9,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.26 : 12,760.36 = 6,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.26/12,760.36 = 6,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.26x = 12,760.36 × 6,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.26x = 84,206,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,206,284.46/9,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.23

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