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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.68, 12,638.95 and 4,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.68, 12,638.95 and 4,966.93 is: 6,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.68 : 12,638.95 = 4,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.68/12,638.95 = 4,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.68x = 12,638.95 × 4,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.68x = 62,776,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,776,779.92/9,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.35

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