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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.16, 13,946.58 and 3,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.16, 13,946.58 and 3,143.16 is: 4,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.16 : 13,946.58 = 3,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.16/13,946.58 = 3,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.16x = 13,946.58 × 3,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.16x = 43,836,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,332.39/9,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.01

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