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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.29, 13,541.65 and 3,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.29, 13,541.65 and 3,103.26 is: 4,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.29 : 13,541.65 = 3,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.29/13,541.65 = 3,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.29x = 13,541.65 × 3,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.29x = 42,023,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023,278.41/9,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.66

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