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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.31, 13,948.17 and 3,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.31, 13,948.17 and 3,057.34 is: 4,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.31 : 13,948.17 = 3,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.31/13,948.17 = 3,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.31x = 13,948.17 × 3,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.31x = 42,644,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,298.07/9,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.74

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