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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.59, 9,801.59 and 3,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.59, 9,801.59 and 3,958.71 is: 5,463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.59 : 9,801.59 = 3,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.59/9,801.59 = 3,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.59x = 9,801.59 × 3,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.59x = 38,801,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801,632.56/7,102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.03

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