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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.68, 13,888.04 and 3,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.68, 13,888.04 and 3,102.68 is: 4,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.68 : 13,888.04 = 3,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.68/13,888.04 = 3,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.68x = 13,888.04 × 3,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.68x = 43,090,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,090,143.95/9,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.03

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