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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.36, 13,656.52 and 3,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.36, 13,656.52 and 3,261.42 is: 4,892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.36 : 13,656.52 = 3,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.36/13,656.52 = 3,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.36x = 13,656.52 × 3,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.36x = 44,539,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,647.46/9,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.12

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