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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.68, 12,637.24 and 4,965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.68, 12,637.24 and 4,965.84 is: 6,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.68 : 12,637.24 = 4,965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.68/12,637.24 = 4,965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.68x = 12,637.24 × 4,965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.68x = 62,754,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754,511.88/9,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.66

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