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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.40, 13,947.56 and 3,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.40, 13,947.56 and 3,059.49 is: 4,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.40 : 13,947.56 = 3,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.40/13,947.56 = 3,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.40x = 13,947.56 × 3,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.40x = 42,672,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,352.74/9,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.72

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