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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.88, 9,880.48 and 4,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.88, 9,880.48 and 4,016 is: 5,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.88 : 9,880.48 = 4,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.88/9,880.48 = 4,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.88x = 9,880.48 × 4,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.88x = 39,680,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,680,007.68/7,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.99

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