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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.53, 9,878.83 and 3,971.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.53, 9,878.83 and 3,971.95 is: 5,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.53 : 9,878.83 = 3,971.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.53/9,878.83 = 3,971.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.53x = 9,878.83 × 3,971.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.53x = 39,238,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238,184.19/7,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.32

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