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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.06, 12,638.07 and 4,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.06, 12,638.07 and 4,966.22 is: 6,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.06 : 12,638.07 = 4,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.06/12,638.07 = 4,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.06x = 12,638.07 × 4,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.06x = 62,763,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763,436.00/9,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.35

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