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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.07, 9,878.10 and 4,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.07, 9,878.10 and 4,014.26 is: 5,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.07 : 9,878.10 = 4,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.07/9,878.10 = 4,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.07x = 9,878.10 × 4,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.07x = 39,653,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653,212.32/7,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.66

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