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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.97, 13,950.20 and 3,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.97, 13,950.20 and 3,060.83 is: 4,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.97 : 13,950.20 = 3,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.97/13,950.20 = 3,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.97x = 13,950.20 × 3,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.97x = 42,699,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,233.19/9,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.34

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