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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.72, 9,875.46 and 3,969.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.72, 9,875.46 and 3,969.33 is: 5,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.72 : 9,875.46 = 3,969.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.72/9,875.46 = 3,969.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.72x = 9,875.46 × 3,969.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.72x = 39,198,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198,959.64/7,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.99

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