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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.22, 9,795.56 and 3,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.22, 9,795.56 and 3,954.42 is: 5,457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.22 : 9,795.56 = 3,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.22/9,795.56 = 3,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.22x = 9,795.56 × 3,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.22x = 38,735,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,758.38/7,098.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.11

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