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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.58, 13,911.54 and 4,603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.58, 13,911.54 and 4,603.98 is: 6,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.58 : 13,911.54 = 4,603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.58/13,911.54 = 4,603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.58x = 13,911.54 × 4,603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.58x = 64,048,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048,451.93/9,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.35

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