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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.58, 9,867.78 and 3,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.58, 9,867.78 and 3,964.75 is: 5,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.58 : 9,867.78 = 3,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.58/9,867.78 = 3,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.58x = 9,867.78 × 3,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.58x = 39,123,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,256.09/7,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.58

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