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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.08, 13,948.68 and 4,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.08, 13,948.68 and 4,618.32 is: 6,928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.08 : 13,948.68 = 4,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.08/13,948.68 = 4,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.08x = 13,948.68 × 4,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.08x = 64,419,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419,467.82/9,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.25

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