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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.08, 9,799.62 and 3,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.08, 9,799.62 and 3,957.32 is: 5,461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.08 : 9,799.62 = 3,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.08/9,799.62 = 3,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.08x = 9,799.62 × 3,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.08x = 38,780,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780,232.22/7,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,461.17

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