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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.38, 13,659.92 and 3,262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.38, 13,659.92 and 3,262.98 is: 4,894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.38 : 13,659.92 = 3,262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.38/13,659.92 = 3,262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.38x = 13,659.92 × 3,262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.38x = 44,572,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,029.45/9,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.59

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