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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.15, 12,612.78 and 6,486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.15, 12,612.78 and 6,486.39 is: 8,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.15 : 12,612.78 = 6,486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.15/12,612.78 = 6,486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.15x = 12,612.78 × 6,486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.15x = 81,811,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,811,410.06/9,138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.73

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