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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.08, 12,634.79 and 5,796.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.08, 12,634.79 and 5,796.11 is: 7,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.08 : 12,634.79 = 5,796.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.08/12,634.79 = 5,796.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.08x = 12,634.79 × 5,796.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.08x = 73,232,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,232,635.27/9,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.64

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