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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.44, 13,660.46 and 3,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.44, 13,660.46 and 3,838.12 is: 5,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.44 : 13,660.46 = 3,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.44/13,660.46 = 3,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.44x = 13,660.46 × 3,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.44x = 52,430,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430,484.74/9,103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.41

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