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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.00, 12,638.00 and 4,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.00, 12,638.00 and 4,966.25 is: 6,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.00 : 12,638.00 = 4,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.00/12,638.00 = 4,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.00x = 12,638.00 × 4,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.00x = 62,763,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763,379.48/9,158.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.40

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