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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.54, 13,949.25 and 3,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.54, 13,949.25 and 3,057.13 is: 4,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.54 : 13,949.25 = 3,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.54/13,949.25 = 3,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.54x = 13,949.25 × 3,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.54x = 42,644,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,655.37/9,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.17

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