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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.68, 9,793.26 and 3,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.68, 9,793.26 and 3,953.16 is: 5,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.68 : 9,793.26 = 3,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.68/9,793.26 = 3,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.68x = 9,793.26 × 3,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.68x = 38,714,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,323.70/7,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.27

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