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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.09, 13,942.68 and 3,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.09, 13,942.68 and 3,055.66 is: 4,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.09 : 13,942.68 = 3,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.09/13,942.68 = 3,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.09x = 13,942.68 × 3,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.09x = 42,604,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604,089.57/9,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.52

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