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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.53, 12,636.54 and 5,178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.53, 12,636.54 and 5,178.63 is: 7,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.53 : 12,636.54 = 5,178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.53/12,636.54 = 5,178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.53x = 12,636.54 × 5,178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.53x = 65,439,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,439,965.14/9,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.03

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