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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.93, 9,878.04 and 4,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.93, 9,878.04 and 4,014.14 is: 5,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.93 : 9,878.04 = 4,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.93/9,878.04 = 4,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.93x = 9,878.04 × 4,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.93x = 39,651,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651,786.10/7,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.56

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