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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.96, 13,944.69 and 3,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.96, 13,944.69 and 3,058.28 is: 4,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.96 : 13,944.69 = 3,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.96/13,944.69 = 3,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.96x = 13,944.69 × 3,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.96x = 42,646,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646,827.54/9,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.70

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