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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.34, 13,947.80 and 4,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.34, 13,947.80 and 4,104 is: 6,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.34 : 13,947.80 = 4,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.34/13,947.80 = 4,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.34x = 13,947.80 × 4,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.34x = 57,241,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241,750.68/9,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.46

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