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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.62, 12,637.29 and 5,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.62, 12,637.29 and 5,622.97 is: 7,758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.62 : 12,637.29 = 5,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.62/12,637.29 = 5,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.62x = 12,637.29 × 5,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.62x = 71,059,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,059,099.92/9,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.71

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