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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.66, 12,605.13 and 6,300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.66, 12,605.13 and 6,300.09 is: 8,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.66 : 12,605.13 = 6,300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.66/12,605.13 = 6,300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.66x = 12,605.13 × 6,300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.66x = 79,413,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,413,453.46/9,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.79

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