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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.42, 12,640.08 and 4,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.42, 12,640.08 and 4,967.67 is: 6,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.42 : 12,640.08 = 4,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.42/12,640.08 = 4,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.42x = 12,640.08 × 4,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.42x = 62,791,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791,746.21/9,159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.43

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