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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.03, 12,637.23 and 5,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.03, 12,637.23 and 5,179.13 is: 7,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.03 : 12,637.23 = 5,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.03/12,637.23 = 5,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.03x = 12,637.23 × 5,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.03x = 65,449,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,449,857.01/9,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.72

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