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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.70, 9,875.36 and 3,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.70, 9,875.36 and 3,969.30 is: 5,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.70 : 9,875.36 = 3,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.70/9,875.36 = 3,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.70x = 9,875.36 × 3,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.70x = 39,198,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198,266.45/7,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.91

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