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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.06, 12,875.66 and 6,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.06, 12,875.66 and 6,496.26 is: 8,963.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.06 : 12,875.66 = 6,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.06/12,875.66 = 6,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.06x = 12,875.66 × 6,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.06x = 83,643,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,643,635.03/9,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,963.04

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