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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.47, 9,797.22 and 3,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.47, 9,797.22 and 3,955.68 is: 5,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.47 : 9,797.22 = 3,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.47/9,797.22 = 3,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.47x = 9,797.22 × 3,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.47x = 38,754,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754,667.21/7,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.81

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