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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.72, 9,871.04 and 4,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.72, 9,871.04 and 4,502.88 is: 6,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.72 : 9,871.04 = 4,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.72/9,871.04 = 4,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.72x = 9,871.04 × 4,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.72x = 44,448,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448,108.60/7,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.95

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