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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.78, 12,864.96 and 6,597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.78, 12,864.96 and 6,597.51 is: 9,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.78 : 12,864.96 = 6,597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.78/12,864.96 = 6,597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.78x = 12,864.96 × 6,597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.78x = 84,876,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,876,702.25/9,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.35

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