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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.26, 9,799.74 and 3,958.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.26, 9,799.74 and 3,958.06 is: 5,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.26 : 9,799.74 = 3,958.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.26/9,799.74 = 3,958.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.26x = 9,799.74 × 3,958.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.26x = 38,787,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787,958.90/7,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.12

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