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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.76, 12,639.02 and 4,967.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.76, 12,639.02 and 4,967.01 is: 6,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.76 : 12,639.02 = 4,967.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.76/12,639.02 = 4,967.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.76x = 12,639.02 × 4,967.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.76x = 62,778,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778,113.90/9,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.43

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