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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.18, 12,639.33 and 4,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.18, 12,639.33 and 4,967.34 is: 6,854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.18 : 12,639.33 = 4,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.18/12,639.33 = 4,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.18x = 12,639.33 × 4,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.18x = 62,783,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,783,849.48/9,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.75

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