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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.46, 13,947.65 and 3,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.46, 13,947.65 and 3,059.55 is: 4,588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.46 : 13,947.65 = 3,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.46/13,947.65 = 3,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.46x = 13,947.65 × 3,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.46x = 42,673,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,532.56/9,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.82

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