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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.72, 9,801.56 and 3,958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.72, 9,801.56 and 3,958.84 is: 5,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.72 : 9,801.56 = 3,958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.72/9,801.56 = 3,958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.72x = 9,801.56 × 3,958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.72x = 38,802,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,802,807.79/7,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.09

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