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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.38, 12,637.20 and 4,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.38, 12,637.20 and 4,965.63 is: 6,852.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.38 : 12,637.20 = 4,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.38/12,637.20 = 4,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.38x = 12,637.20 × 4,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.38x = 62,751,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751,659.44/9,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.58

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