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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.83, 9,879.44 and 4,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.83, 9,879.44 and 4,174.19 is: 5,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.83 : 9,879.44 = 4,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.83/9,879.44 = 4,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.83x = 9,879.44 × 4,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.83x = 41,238,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,589.39/7,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,760.52

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