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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259, 13,889.22 and 3,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259, 13,889.22 and 3,103 is: 4,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259 : 13,889.22 = 3,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259/13,889.22 = 3,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259x = 13,889.22 × 3,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259x = 43,098,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,098,249.66/9,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.74

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