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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,097.93, 9,794.40 and 4,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,097.93, 9,794.40 and 4,372.04 is: 6,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,097.93 : 9,794.40 = 4,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,097.93/9,794.40 = 4,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,097.93x = 9,794.40 × 4,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,097.93x = 42,821,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,821,459.60/7,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.95

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