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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.91, 12,700.71 and 6,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.91, 12,700.71 and 6,127.86 is: 9,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.91 : 12,700.71 = 6,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.91/12,700.71 = 6,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.91x = 12,700.71 × 6,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.91x = 77,828,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,828,172.78/8,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.21

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