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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.24, 9,879.30 and 4,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.24, 9,879.30 and 4,015.44 is: 5,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.24 : 9,879.30 = 4,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.24/9,879.30 = 4,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.24x = 9,879.30 × 4,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.24x = 39,669,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669,736.39/7,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.83

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