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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.22, 9,878.91 and 3,971.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.22, 9,878.91 and 3,971.83 is: 5,481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.22 : 9,878.91 = 3,971.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.22/9,878.91 = 3,971.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.22x = 9,878.91 × 3,971.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.22x = 39,237,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,237,351.11/7,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.44

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