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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.29, 13,948.48 and 3,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.29, 13,948.48 and 3,059.63 is: 4,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.29 : 13,948.48 = 3,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.29/13,948.48 = 3,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.29x = 13,948.48 × 3,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.29x = 42,677,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677,204.88/9,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.31

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