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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.34, 13,947.46 and 3,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.34, 13,947.46 and 3,059.43 is: 4,588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.34 : 13,947.46 = 3,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.34/13,947.46 = 3,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.34x = 13,947.46 × 3,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.34x = 42,671,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671,207.81/9,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.63

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