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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.08, 13,951.80 and 3,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.08, 13,951.80 and 3,455.28 is: 5,184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.08 : 13,951.80 = 3,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.08/13,951.80 = 3,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.08x = 13,951.80 × 3,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.08x = 48,207,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,207,375.50/9,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.66

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