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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.95, 13,726.27 and 4,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.95, 13,726.27 and 4,775.23 is: 7,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.95 : 13,726.27 = 4,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.95/13,726.27 = 4,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.95x = 13,726.27 × 4,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.95x = 65,546,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,546,096.29/9,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.51

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