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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.87, 9,877.51 and 3,971.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.87, 9,877.51 and 3,971.29 is: 5,480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.87 : 9,877.51 = 3,971.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.87/9,877.51 = 3,971.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.87x = 9,877.51 × 3,971.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.87x = 39,226,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226,456.69/7,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.19

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