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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.51, 9,797.49 and 3,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.51, 9,797.49 and 3,955.90 is: 5,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.51 : 9,797.49 = 3,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.51/9,797.49 = 3,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.51x = 9,797.49 × 3,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.51x = 38,757,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,890.69/7,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.23

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