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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,918.78, 13,683.63 and 6,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,918.78, 13,683.63 and 6,135.40 is: 8,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,918.78 : 13,683.63 = 6,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,918.78/13,683.63 = 6,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,918.78x = 13,683.63 × 6,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,918.78x = 83,954,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954,543.50/9,918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.20

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