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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.56, 13,935.98 and 4,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.56, 13,935.98 and 4,357.30 is: 6,530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.56 : 13,935.98 = 4,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.56/13,935.98 = 4,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.56x = 13,935.98 × 4,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.56x = 60,723,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723,245.65/9,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.39

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