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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.74, 9,797.43 and 3,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.74, 9,797.43 and 3,955.86 is: 5,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.74 : 9,797.43 = 3,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.74/9,797.43 = 3,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.74x = 9,797.43 × 3,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.74x = 38,757,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,261.44/7,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.97

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