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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.79, 9,797.71 and 3,913.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.79, 9,797.71 and 3,913.09 is: 5,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.79 : 9,797.71 = 3,913.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.79/9,797.71 = 3,913.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.79x = 9,797.71 × 3,913.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.79x = 38,339,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339,272.04/7,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.06

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