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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.87, 13,951.37 and 3,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.87, 13,951.37 and 3,061.30 is: 4,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.87 : 13,951.37 = 3,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.87/13,951.37 = 3,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.87x = 13,951.37 × 3,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.87x = 42,709,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,709,328.98/9,300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.97

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