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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.98, 13,980.12 and 2,299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.98, 13,980.12 and 2,299.98 is: 3,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.98 : 13,980.12 = 2,299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.98/13,980.12 = 2,299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.98x = 13,980.12 × 2,299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.98x = 32,153,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153,996.40/9,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.01

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