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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.83, 12,637.82 and 4,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.83, 12,637.82 and 4,966.08 is: 6,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.83 : 12,637.82 = 4,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.83/12,637.82 = 4,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.83x = 12,637.82 × 4,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.83x = 62,760,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760,390.17/9,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.20

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