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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.03, 9,878.06 and 4,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.03, 9,878.06 and 4,014.29 is: 5,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.03 : 9,878.06 = 4,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.03/9,878.06 = 4,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.03x = 9,878.06 × 4,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.03x = 39,653,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653,358.12/7,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.70

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