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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.86, 12,497.36 and 6,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.86, 12,497.36 and 6,137.28 is: 9,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.86 : 12,497.36 = 6,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.86/12,497.36 = 6,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.86x = 12,497.36 × 6,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.86x = 76,699,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699,766.89/8,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.87

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