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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.48, 13,412.94 and 6,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.48, 13,412.94 and 6,094.38 is: 9,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.48 : 13,412.94 = 6,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.48/13,412.94 = 6,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.48x = 13,412.94 × 6,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.48x = 81,743,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,743,553.28/8,937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.15

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