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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.28, 13,948.87 and 3,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.28, 13,948.87 and 3,056.88 is: 4,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.28 : 13,948.87 = 3,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.28/13,948.87 = 3,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.28x = 13,948.87 × 3,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.28x = 42,640,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640,014.08/9,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.79

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