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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.61, 13,656.86 and 3,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.61, 13,656.86 and 3,260.09 is: 4,890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.61 : 13,656.86 = 3,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.61/13,656.86 = 3,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.61x = 13,656.86 × 3,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.61x = 44,522,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522,592.72/9,103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.65

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