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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.59, 9,800.25 and 3,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.59, 9,800.25 and 3,915 is: 5,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.59 : 9,800.25 = 3,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.59/9,800.25 = 3,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.59x = 9,800.25 × 3,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.59x = 38,367,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367,978.75/7,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.73

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