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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.51, 9,878.09 and 4,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.51, 9,878.09 and 4,014.09 is: 5,539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.51 : 9,878.09 = 4,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.51/9,878.09 = 4,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.51x = 9,878.09 × 4,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.51x = 39,651,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651,522.22/7,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.07

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