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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.63, 9,791.97 and 3,952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.63, 9,791.97 and 3,952.02 is: 5,453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.63 : 9,791.97 = 3,952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.63/9,791.97 = 3,952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.63x = 9,791.97 × 3,952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.63x = 38,698,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,698,061.28/7,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.79

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