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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.36, 9,879.18 and 4,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.36, 9,879.18 and 4,175.16 is: 5,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.36 : 9,879.18 = 4,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.36/9,879.18 = 4,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.36x = 9,879.18 × 4,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.36x = 41,247,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,157.17/7,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.10

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