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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.55, 9,805.36 and 3,961.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.55, 9,805.36 and 3,961.71 is: 5,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.55 : 9,805.36 = 3,961.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.55/9,805.36 = 3,961.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.55x = 9,805.36 × 3,961.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.55x = 38,845,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,972.96/7,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.99

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