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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.46, 12,760.62 and 6,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.46, 12,760.62 and 6,599.25 is: 9,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.46 : 12,760.62 = 6,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.46/12,760.62 = 6,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.46x = 12,760.62 × 6,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.46x = 84,210,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,210,521.54/9,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.49

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