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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.96, 13,949.92 and 3,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.96, 13,949.92 and 3,376.84 is: 5,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.96 : 13,949.92 = 3,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.96/13,949.92 = 3,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.96x = 13,949.92 × 3,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.96x = 47,106,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,643.36/9,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.25

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