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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.55, 13,539.39 and 3,104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.55, 13,539.39 and 3,104.03 is: 4,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.55 : 13,539.39 = 3,104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.55/13,539.39 = 3,104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.55x = 13,539.39 × 3,104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.55x = 42,026,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,026,605.04/9,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.89

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