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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.74, 9,875.31 and 4,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.74, 9,875.31 and 4,323.08 is: 5,966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.74 : 9,875.31 = 4,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.74/9,875.31 = 4,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.74x = 9,875.31 × 4,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.74x = 42,691,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,691,788.54/7,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.09

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