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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.81, 13,936.35 and 4,357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.81, 13,936.35 and 4,357.56 is: 6,530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.81 : 13,936.35 = 4,357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.81/13,936.35 = 4,357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.81x = 13,936.35 × 4,357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.81x = 60,728,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728,549.91/9,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.79

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