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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.84, 9,879.45 and 4,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.84, 9,879.45 and 4,174.20 is: 5,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.84 : 9,879.45 = 4,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.84/9,879.45 = 4,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.84x = 9,879.45 × 4,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.84x = 41,238,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,800.19/7,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,760.54

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