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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.51, 12,982.48 and 5,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.51, 12,982.48 and 5,158.55 is: 7,118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.51 : 12,982.48 = 5,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.51/12,982.48 = 5,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.51x = 12,982.48 × 5,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.51x = 66,970,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,970,791.76/9,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.87

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