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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.14, 9,879.68 and 4,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.14, 9,879.68 and 4,015.26 is: 5,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.14 : 9,879.68 = 4,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.14/9,879.68 = 4,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.14x = 9,879.68 × 4,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.14x = 39,669,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669,483.92/7,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.10

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