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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.41, 13,931.20 and 4,906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.41, 13,931.20 and 4,906.18 is: 7,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.41 : 13,931.20 = 4,906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.41/13,931.20 = 4,906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.41x = 13,931.20 × 4,906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.41x = 68,348,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,348,974.82/9,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.61

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