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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.72, 13,749.48 and 8,619.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.72, 13,749.48 and 8,619.54 is: 12,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.72 : 13,749.48 = 8,619.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.72/13,749.48 = 8,619.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.72x = 13,749.48 × 8,619.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.72x = 118,514,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,514,192.84/9,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.35

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