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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.88, 13,946.23 and 3,056.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.88, 13,946.23 and 3,056.94 is: 4,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.88 : 13,946.23 = 3,056.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.88/13,946.23 = 3,056.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.88x = 13,946.23 × 3,056.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.88x = 42,632,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632,774.96/9,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.71

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