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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.96, 13,659.24 and 3,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.96, 13,659.24 and 3,260 is: 4,890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.96 : 13,659.24 = 3,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.96/13,659.24 = 3,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.96x = 13,659.24 × 3,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.96x = 44,529,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529,122.40/9,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.64

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