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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.35, 13,952.72 and 3,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.35, 13,952.72 and 3,060.86 is: 4,592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.35 : 13,952.72 = 3,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.35/13,952.72 = 3,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.35x = 13,952.72 × 3,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.35x = 42,707,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,260.43/9,300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.00

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