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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.94, 13,950.80 and 3,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.94, 13,950.80 and 3,060 is: 4,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.94 : 13,950.80 = 3,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.94/13,950.80 = 3,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.94x = 13,950.80 × 3,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.94x = 42,689,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689,448/9,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.29

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