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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.88, 9,796.08 and 3,954.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.88, 9,796.08 and 3,954.76 is: 5,457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.88 : 9,796.08 = 3,954.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.88/9,796.08 = 3,954.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.88x = 9,796.08 × 3,954.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.88x = 38,741,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,741,145.34/7,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.36

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