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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.68, 12,862.88 and 6,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.68, 12,862.88 and 6,137.96 is: 8,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.68 : 12,862.88 = 6,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.68/12,862.88 = 6,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.68x = 12,862.88 × 6,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.68x = 78,951,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,951,778.61/9,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.06

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