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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.58, 9,807.36 and 3,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.58, 9,807.36 and 3,962.98 is: 5,469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.58 : 9,807.36 = 3,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.58/9,807.36 = 3,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.58x = 9,807.36 × 3,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.58x = 38,866,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,371.53/7,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.07

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