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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.80, 13,658.33 and 3,261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.80, 13,658.33 and 3,261.41 is: 4,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.80 : 13,658.33 = 3,261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.80/13,658.33 = 3,261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.80x = 13,658.33 × 3,261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.80x = 44,545,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545,414.05/9,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.52

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