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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.46, 12,763.38 and 6,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.46, 12,763.38 and 6,601.26 is: 9,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.46 : 12,763.38 = 6,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.46/12,763.38 = 6,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.46x = 12,763.38 × 6,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.46x = 84,254,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,389.86/9,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.26

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