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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.41, 13,946.04 and 3,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.41, 13,946.04 and 3,059.28 is: 4,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.41 : 13,946.04 = 3,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.41/13,946.04 = 3,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.41x = 13,946.04 × 3,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.41x = 42,664,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,841.25/9,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.92

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