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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.68, 13,662 and 3,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.68, 13,662 and 3,911.04 is: 5,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.68 : 13,662 = 3,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.68/13,662 = 3,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.68x = 13,662 × 3,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.68x = 53,432,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,628.48/9,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.34

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