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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.72, 12,638.70 and 6,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.72, 12,638.70 and 6,324.60 is: 8,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.72 : 12,638.70 = 6,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.72/12,638.70 = 6,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.72x = 12,638.70 × 6,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.72x = 79,934,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,934,722.02/9,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.62

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