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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.61, 13,944.78 and 3,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.61, 13,944.78 and 3,374.26 is: 5,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.61 : 13,944.78 = 3,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.61/13,944.78 = 3,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.61x = 13,944.78 × 3,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.61x = 47,053,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,376.24/9,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.26

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