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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.76, 12,641.13 and 7,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.76, 12,641.13 and 7,584.12 is: 10,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.76 : 12,641.13 = 7,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.76/12,641.13 = 7,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.76x = 12,641.13 × 7,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.76x = 95,871,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,871,846.86/9,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.78

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