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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.54, 13,941.34 and 3,057.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.54, 13,941.34 and 3,057.89 is: 4,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.54 : 13,941.34 = 3,057.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.54/13,941.34 = 3,057.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.54x = 13,941.34 × 3,057.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.54x = 42,631,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,006.82/9,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.20

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