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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.77, 12,612.38 and 6,495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.77, 12,612.38 and 6,495.21 is: 8,954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.77 : 12,612.38 = 6,495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.77/12,612.38 = 6,495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.77x = 12,612.38 × 6,495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.77x = 81,920,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,920,024.22/9,148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.21

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