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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.36, 12,760.48 and 6,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.36, 12,760.48 and 6,599.15 is: 9,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.36 : 12,760.48 = 6,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.36/12,760.48 = 6,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.36x = 12,760.48 × 6,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.36x = 84,208,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,208,321.59/9,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.35

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