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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.97, 12,875.81 and 6,499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.97, 12,875.81 and 6,499.59 is: 8,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.97 : 12,875.81 = 6,499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.97/12,875.81 = 6,499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.97x = 12,875.81 × 6,499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.97x = 83,687,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,687,453.42/9,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.86

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