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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.79, 13,930.99 and 3,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.79, 13,930.99 and 3,049.13 is: 4,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.79 : 13,930.99 = 3,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.79/13,930.99 = 3,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.79x = 13,930.99 × 3,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.79x = 42,477,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477,426.74/9,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.99

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