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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.76, 9,878.96 and 4,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.76, 9,878.96 and 4,364.26 is: 6,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.76 : 9,878.96 = 4,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.76/9,878.96 = 4,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.76x = 9,878.96 × 4,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.76x = 43,114,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,349.97/7,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.60

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