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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.87, 9,877.97 and 5,362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.87, 9,877.97 and 5,362.17 is: 7,399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.87 : 9,877.97 = 5,362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.87/9,877.97 = 5,362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.87x = 9,877.97 × 5,362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.87x = 52,967,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,967,347.69/7,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.87

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