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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.65, 12,601.29 and 6,300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.65, 12,601.29 and 6,300.49 is: 8,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.65 : 12,601.29 = 6,300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.65/12,601.29 = 6,300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.65x = 12,601.29 × 6,300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.65x = 79,394,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,394,301.63/9,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.70

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