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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.34, 13,950.46 and 3,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.34, 13,950.46 and 3,061.43 is: 4,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.34 : 13,950.46 = 3,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.34/13,950.46 = 3,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.34x = 13,950.46 × 3,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.34x = 42,708,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,356.76/9,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.63

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