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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.74, 9,797.94 and 3,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.74, 9,797.94 and 3,955.92 is: 5,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.74 : 9,797.94 = 3,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.74/9,797.94 = 3,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.74x = 9,797.94 × 3,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.74x = 38,759,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759,866.80/7,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.34

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