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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.68, 12,638.62 and 4,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.68, 12,638.62 and 4,966.84 is: 6,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.68 : 12,638.62 = 4,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.68/12,638.62 = 4,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.68x = 12,638.62 × 4,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.68x = 62,774,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774,003.36/9,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.04

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