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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,097.61, 9,794.82 and 3,953.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,097.61, 9,794.82 and 3,953.81 is: 5,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,097.61 : 9,794.82 = 3,953.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,097.61/9,794.82 = 3,953.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,097.61x = 9,794.82 × 3,953.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,097.61x = 38,726,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726,808.29/7,097.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.32

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