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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.17, 12,636.84 and 4,965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.17, 12,636.84 and 4,965.42 is: 6,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.17 : 12,636.84 = 4,965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.17/12,636.84 = 4,965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.17x = 12,636.84 × 4,965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.17x = 62,747,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,747,218.07/9,157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.25

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