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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.07, 13,958.29 and 3,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.07, 13,958.29 and 3,066.03 is: 4,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.07 : 13,958.29 = 3,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.07/13,958.29 = 3,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.07x = 13,958.29 × 3,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.07x = 42,796,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,796,535.89/9,306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.78

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