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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.21, 12,934.86 and 6,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.21, 12,934.86 and 6,127.46 is: 9,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.21 : 12,934.86 = 6,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.21/12,934.86 = 6,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.21x = 12,934.86 × 6,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.21x = 79,257,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257,837.26/8,630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.77

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