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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.58, 12,636.96 and 5,179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.58, 12,636.96 and 5,179.49 is: 7,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.58 : 12,636.96 = 5,179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.58/12,636.96 = 5,179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.58x = 12,636.96 × 5,179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.58x = 65,453,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,453,007.95/9,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.41

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