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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.78, 9,876.90 and 5,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.78, 9,876.90 and 5,060.26 is: 6,980.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.78 : 9,876.90 = 5,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.78/9,876.90 = 5,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.78x = 9,876.90 × 5,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.78x = 49,979,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,681.99/7,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.62

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