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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.44, 9,797.46 and 3,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.44, 9,797.46 and 3,913.08 is: 5,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.44 : 9,797.46 = 3,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.44/9,797.46 = 3,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.44x = 9,797.46 × 3,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.44x = 38,338,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,244.78/7,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.18

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