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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.92, 9,796.74 and 3,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.92, 9,796.74 and 3,954.92 is: 5,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.92 : 9,796.74 = 3,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.92/9,796.74 = 3,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.92x = 9,796.74 × 3,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.92x = 38,745,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745,322.96/7,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.92

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