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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.91, 13,945.50 and 3,057.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.91, 13,945.50 and 3,057.67 is: 4,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.91 : 13,945.50 = 3,057.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.91/13,945.50 = 3,057.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.91x = 13,945.50 × 3,057.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.91x = 42,640,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640,754.42/9,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.06

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