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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.86, 9,797.97 and 3,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.86, 9,797.97 and 3,956.24 is: 5,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.86 : 9,797.97 = 3,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.86/9,797.97 = 3,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.86x = 9,797.97 × 3,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.86x = 38,763,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,763,120.83/7,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.70

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