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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.74, 13,942.04 and 3,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.74, 13,942.04 and 3,374.52 is: 5,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.74 : 13,942.04 = 3,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.74/13,942.04 = 3,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.74x = 13,942.04 × 3,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.74x = 47,047,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047,692.82/9,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.58

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