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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.62, 13,944.12 and 4,616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.62, 13,944.12 and 4,616.94 is: 6,923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.62 : 13,944.12 = 4,616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.62/13,944.12 = 4,616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.62x = 13,944.12 × 4,616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.62x = 64,379,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,379,165.39/9,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.52

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