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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.24, 13,950.58 and 3,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.24, 13,950.58 and 3,061.06 is: 4,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.24 : 13,950.58 = 3,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.24/13,950.58 = 3,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.24x = 13,950.58 × 3,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.24x = 42,703,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703,562.41/9,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.16

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