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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.30, 13,861.71 and 2,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.30, 13,861.71 and 2,998.30 is: 4,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.30 : 13,861.71 = 2,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.30/13,861.71 = 2,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.30x = 13,861.71 × 2,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.30x = 41,561,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561,518.76/9,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.85

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