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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.42, 13,950.88 and 3,061.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.42, 13,950.88 and 3,061.22 is: 4,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.42 : 13,950.88 = 3,061.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.42/13,950.88 = 3,061.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.42x = 13,950.88 × 3,061.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.42x = 42,706,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706,740.10/9,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.41

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