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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.98, 13,959.36 and 3,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.98, 13,959.36 and 3,065.46 is: 4,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.98 : 13,959.36 = 3,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.98/13,959.36 = 3,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.98x = 13,959.36 × 3,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.98x = 42,791,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791,859.71/9,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.81

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