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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.24, 13,949.08 and 3,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.24, 13,949.08 and 3,060.06 is: 4,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.24 : 13,949.08 = 3,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.24/13,949.08 = 3,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.24x = 13,949.08 × 3,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.24x = 42,685,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685,021.74/9,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.66

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