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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.31, 13,946.67 and 3,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.31, 13,946.67 and 3,056.34 is: 4,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.31 : 13,946.67 = 3,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.31/13,946.67 = 3,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.31x = 13,946.67 × 3,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.31x = 42,625,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,806.23/9,296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.24

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