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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.08, 12,639.65 and 4,967.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.08, 12,639.65 and 4,967.33 is: 6,854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.08 : 12,639.65 = 4,967.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.08/12,639.65 = 4,967.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.08x = 12,639.65 × 4,967.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.08x = 62,785,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,785,224.60/9,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.97

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