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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.58, 9,801.83 and 3,958.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.58, 9,801.83 and 3,958.97 is: 5,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.58 : 9,801.83 = 3,958.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.58/9,801.83 = 3,958.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.58x = 9,801.83 × 3,958.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.58x = 38,805,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805,150.92/7,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.53

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