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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.40, 13,950.65 and 3,060.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.40, 13,950.65 and 3,060.97 is: 4,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.40 : 13,950.65 = 3,060.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.40/13,950.65 = 3,060.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.40x = 13,950.65 × 3,060.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.40x = 42,702,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,493.91/9,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.48

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