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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.10, 12,885.19 and 6,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.10, 12,885.19 and 6,148.89 is: 8,486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.10 : 12,885.19 = 6,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.10/12,885.19 = 6,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.10x = 12,885.19 × 6,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.10x = 79,229,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,572.97/9,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.37

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