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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.02, 12,611.34 and 6,494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.02, 12,611.34 and 6,494.46 is: 8,953.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.02 : 12,611.34 = 6,494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.02/12,611.34 = 6,494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.02x = 12,611.34 × 6,494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.02x = 81,903,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,903,843.18/9,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,953.18

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