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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.70, 13,937.67 and 3,048.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.70, 13,937.67 and 3,048.98 is: 4,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.70 : 13,937.67 = 3,048.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.70/13,937.67 = 3,048.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.70x = 13,937.67 × 3,048.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.70x = 42,495,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495,607.39/9,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.99

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