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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.39, 9,802.82 and 3,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.39, 9,802.82 and 3,959.24 is: 5,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.39 : 9,802.82 = 3,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.39/9,802.82 = 3,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.39x = 9,802.82 × 3,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.39x = 38,811,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811,721.77/7,103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.83

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