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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.76, 13,951.34 and 3,061.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.76, 13,951.34 and 3,061.55 is: 4,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.76 : 13,951.34 = 3,061.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.76/13,951.34 = 3,061.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.76x = 13,951.34 × 3,061.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.76x = 42,712,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,712,677.55/9,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.88

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