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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.14, 12,624.26 and 6,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.14, 12,624.26 and 6,004.13 is: 8,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.14 : 12,624.26 = 6,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.14/12,624.26 = 6,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.14x = 12,624.26 × 6,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.14x = 75,797,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,797,605.05/9,148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.58

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