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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.61, 12,948.86 and 6,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.61, 12,948.86 and 6,186.78 is: 9,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.61 : 12,948.86 = 6,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.61/12,948.86 = 6,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.61x = 12,948.86 × 6,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.61x = 80,111,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,111,763.54/8,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.20

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