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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.30, 13,948.66 and 2,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.30, 13,948.66 and 2,279.33 is: 3,418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.30 : 13,948.66 = 2,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.30/13,948.66 = 2,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.30x = 13,948.66 × 2,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.30x = 31,793,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793,663.07/9,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.93

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