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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.77, 13,950.57 and 3,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.77, 13,950.57 and 3,059.75 is: 4,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.77 : 13,950.57 = 3,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.77/13,950.57 = 3,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.77x = 13,950.57 × 3,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.77x = 42,685,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685,186.80/9,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.41

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