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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.83, 13,950.30 and 3,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.83, 13,950.30 and 3,060.77 is: 4,591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.83 : 13,950.30 = 3,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.83/13,950.30 = 3,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.83x = 13,950.30 × 3,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.83x = 42,698,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698,601.46/9,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.82

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