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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.53, 9,801.14 and 3,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.53, 9,801.14 and 3,958.11 is: 5,461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.53 : 9,801.14 = 3,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.53/9,801.14 = 3,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.53x = 9,801.14 × 3,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.53x = 38,793,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793,970.45/7,102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,461.99

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