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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.12, 9,877.70 and 3,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.12, 9,877.70 and 3,971.58 is: 5,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.12 : 9,877.70 = 3,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.12/9,877.70 = 3,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.12x = 9,877.70 × 3,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.12x = 39,230,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230,075.77/7,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.50

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