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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.40, 12,638.82 and 5,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.40, 12,638.82 and 5,179.32 is: 7,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.40 : 12,638.82 = 5,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.40/12,638.82 = 5,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.40x = 12,638.82 × 5,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.40x = 65,460,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,460,493.20/9,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.59

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