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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.76, 9,797.85 and 3,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.76, 9,797.85 and 3,955.88 is: 5,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.76 : 9,797.85 = 3,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.76/9,797.85 = 3,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.76x = 9,797.85 × 3,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.76x = 38,759,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759,118.86/7,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.22

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