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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.26, 13,656.56 and 2,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.26, 13,656.56 and 2,864.16 is: 4,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.26 : 13,656.56 = 2,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.26/13,656.56 = 2,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.26x = 13,656.56 × 2,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.26x = 39,114,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,572.89/9,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.29

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