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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.66, 13,950.37 and 3,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.66, 13,950.37 and 3,059.72 is: 4,589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.66 : 13,950.37 = 3,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.66/13,950.37 = 3,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.66x = 13,950.37 × 3,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.66x = 42,684,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684,226.10/9,299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.87

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