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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.38, 13,655.41 and 3,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.38, 13,655.41 and 3,259.98 is: 4,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.38 : 13,655.41 = 3,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.38/13,655.41 = 3,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.38x = 13,655.41 × 3,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.38x = 44,516,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,516,355.34/9,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.09

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