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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.24, 9,796.98 and 4,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.24, 9,796.98 and 4,266.67 is: 5,888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.24 : 9,796.98 = 4,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.24/9,796.98 = 4,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.24x = 9,796.98 × 4,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.24x = 41,800,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800,459.32/7,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.02

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