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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.62, 9,797.49 and 3,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.62, 9,797.49 and 3,955.92 is: 5,459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.62 : 9,797.49 = 3,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.62/9,797.49 = 3,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.62x = 9,797.49 × 3,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.62x = 38,758,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758,086.64/7,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.18

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