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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.60, 9,878.12 and 4,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.60, 9,878.12 and 4,013.76 is: 5,539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.60 : 9,878.12 = 4,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.60/9,878.12 = 4,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.60x = 9,878.12 × 4,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.60x = 39,648,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,402.93/7,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.34

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