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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,097.42, 9,794.94 and 3,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,097.42, 9,794.94 and 3,954.26 is: 5,457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,097.42 : 9,794.94 = 3,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,097.42/9,794.94 = 3,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,097.42x = 9,794.94 × 3,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,097.42x = 38,731,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,739.44/7,097.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.16

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