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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.51, 9,795.81 and 3,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.51, 9,795.81 and 3,954.63 is: 5,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.51 : 9,795.81 = 3,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.51/9,795.81 = 3,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.51x = 9,795.81 × 3,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.51x = 38,738,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738,804.10/7,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.31

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