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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.72, 13,085.82 and 6,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.72, 13,085.82 and 6,124.14 is: 8,447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.72 : 13,085.82 = 6,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.72/13,085.82 = 6,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.72x = 13,085.82 × 6,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.72x = 80,139,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,139,393.69/9,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,447.53

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