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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.68, 13,965.42 and 3,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.68, 13,965.42 and 3,069.64 is: 4,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.68 : 13,965.42 = 3,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.68/13,965.42 = 3,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.68x = 13,965.42 × 3,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.68x = 42,868,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868,811.85/9,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.25

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