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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.68, 12,982.63 and 5,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.68, 12,982.63 and 5,158.80 is: 7,119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.68 : 12,982.63 = 5,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.68/12,982.63 = 5,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.68x = 12,982.63 × 5,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.68x = 66,974,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974,791.64/9,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.16

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