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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.84, 12,963.24 and 6,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.84, 12,963.24 and 6,138.72 is: 9,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.84 : 12,963.24 = 6,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.84/12,963.24 = 6,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.84x = 12,963.24 × 6,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.84x = 79,577,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,577,700.65/8,637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.69

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