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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.37, 13,107.95 and 6,146.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.37, 13,107.95 and 6,146.65 is: 9,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.37 : 13,107.95 = 6,146.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.37/13,107.95 = 6,146.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.37x = 13,107.95 × 6,146.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.37x = 80,569,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,569,950.13/8,748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.71

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