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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.56, 12,640.14 and 4,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.56, 12,640.14 and 4,967.72 is: 6,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.56 : 12,640.14 = 4,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.56/12,640.14 = 4,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.56x = 12,640.14 × 4,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.56x = 62,792,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792,676.28/9,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.42

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