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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.95, 13,652.28 and 3,257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.95, 13,652.28 and 3,257.37 is: 4,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.95 : 13,652.28 = 3,257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.95/13,652.28 = 3,257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.95x = 13,652.28 × 3,257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.95x = 44,470,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470,527.30/9,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.75

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