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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.64, 12,637.58 and 4,965.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.64, 12,637.58 and 4,965.89 is: 6,852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.64 : 12,637.58 = 4,965.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.64/12,637.58 = 4,965.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.64x = 12,637.58 × 4,965.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.64x = 62,756,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756,744.13/9,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.94

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