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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.14, 9,795.45 and 3,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.14, 9,795.45 and 3,954.33 is: 5,456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.14 : 9,795.45 = 3,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.14/9,795.45 = 3,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.14x = 9,795.45 × 3,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.14x = 38,734,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734,441.80/7,098.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.99

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