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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.83, 12,639.20 and 4,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.83, 12,639.20 and 4,967.08 is: 6,854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.83 : 12,639.20 = 4,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.83/12,639.20 = 4,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.83x = 12,639.20 × 4,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.83x = 62,779,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,779,917.54/9,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.58

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