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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.48, 12,797.52 and 6,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.48, 12,797.52 and 6,137.04 is: 8,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.48 : 12,797.52 = 6,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.48/12,797.52 = 6,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.48x = 12,797.52 × 6,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.48x = 78,538,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,538,892.14/9,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.45

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