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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.84, 9,797.28 and 3,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.84, 9,797.28 and 3,956.20 is: 5,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.84 : 9,797.28 = 3,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.84/9,797.28 = 3,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.84x = 9,797.28 × 3,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.84x = 38,759,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759,999.14/7,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.28

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