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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.05, 9,879.57 and 3,972.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.05, 9,879.57 and 3,972.51 is: 5,482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.05 : 9,879.57 = 3,972.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.05/9,879.57 = 3,972.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.05x = 9,879.57 × 3,972.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.05x = 39,246,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246,690.62/7,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.11

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