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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.64, 12,638.96 and 4,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.64, 12,638.96 and 4,966.88 is: 6,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.64 : 12,638.96 = 4,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.64/12,638.96 = 4,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.64x = 12,638.96 × 4,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.64x = 62,776,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,776,197.64/9,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.31

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