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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.76, 13,350.12 and 6,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.76, 13,350.12 and 6,129.12 is: 9,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.76 : 13,350.12 = 6,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.76/13,350.12 = 6,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.76x = 13,350.12 × 6,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.76x = 81,824,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,824,487.49/8,918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.42

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