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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.96, 9,791.46 and 3,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.96, 9,791.46 and 3,951.72 is: 5,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.96 : 9,791.46 = 3,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.96/9,791.46 = 3,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.96x = 9,791.46 × 3,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.96x = 38,693,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693,108.31/7,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.84

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