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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.08, 9,796.70 and 3,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.08, 9,796.70 and 3,955.26 is: 5,458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.08 : 9,796.70 = 3,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.08/9,796.70 = 3,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.08x = 9,796.70 × 3,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.08x = 38,748,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748,495.64/7,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.24

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