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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.64, 12,635.32 and 5,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.64, 12,635.32 and 5,975.66 is: 8,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.64 : 12,635.32 = 5,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.64/12,635.32 = 5,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.64x = 12,635.32 × 5,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.64x = 75,504,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,504,376.31/9,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.06

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