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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.03, 9,794.88 and 3,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.03, 9,794.88 and 3,954.15 is: 5,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.03 : 9,794.88 = 3,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.03/9,794.88 = 3,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.03x = 9,794.88 × 3,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.03x = 38,730,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730,424.75/7,098.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.50

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