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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.48, 13,716.35 and 6,687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.48, 13,716.35 and 6,687.17 is: 10,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.48 : 13,716.35 = 6,687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.48/13,716.35 = 6,687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.48x = 13,716.35 × 6,687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.48x = 91,723,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,723,462.21/9,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.15

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