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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.50, 13,949.78 and 4,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.50, 13,949.78 and 4,104.38 is: 6,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.50 : 13,949.78 = 4,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.50/13,949.78 = 4,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.50x = 13,949.78 × 4,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.50x = 57,255,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,107.77/9,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.46

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