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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.03, 12,638.06 and 4,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.03, 12,638.06 and 4,966.28 is: 6,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.03 : 12,638.06 = 4,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.03/12,638.06 = 4,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.03x = 12,638.06 × 4,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.03x = 62,764,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,764,056.60/9,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.45

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