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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.26, 9,876.36 and 4,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.26, 9,876.36 and 4,012.84 is: 5,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.26 : 9,876.36 = 4,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.26/9,876.36 = 4,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.26x = 9,876.36 × 4,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.26x = 39,632,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,632,252.46/7,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.35

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