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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.98, 13,657.98 and 3,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.98, 13,657.98 and 3,261.80 is: 4,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.98 : 13,657.98 = 3,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.98/13,657.98 = 3,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.98x = 13,657.98 × 3,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.98x = 44,549,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549,599.16/9,105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.35

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