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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.20, 9,878.46 and 4,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.20, 9,878.46 and 4,014.56 is: 5,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.20 : 9,878.46 = 4,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.20/9,878.46 = 4,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.20x = 9,878.46 × 4,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.20x = 39,657,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657,670.38/7,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.17

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