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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.57, 13,963.37 and 3,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.57, 13,963.37 and 3,068.33 is: 4,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.57 : 13,963.37 = 3,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.57/13,963.37 = 3,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.57x = 13,963.37 × 3,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.57x = 42,844,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,844,141.91/9,308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.66

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