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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.25, 13,948.98 and 3,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.25, 13,948.98 and 3,059.73 is: 4,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.25 : 13,948.98 = 3,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.25/13,948.98 = 3,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.25x = 13,948.98 × 3,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.25x = 42,680,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680,112.58/9,299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.63

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