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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.04, 9,879.46 and 3,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.04, 9,879.46 and 3,972.82 is: 5,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.04 : 9,879.46 = 3,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.04/9,879.46 = 3,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.04x = 9,879.46 × 3,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.04x = 39,249,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,296.41/7,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.48

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