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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.96, 13,598.22 and 3,798.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.96, 13,598.22 and 3,798.95 is: 5,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.96 : 13,598.22 = 3,798.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.96/13,598.22 = 3,798.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.96x = 13,598.22 × 3,798.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.96x = 51,658,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658,957.87/9,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.01

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