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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.16, 13,890.66 and 3,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.16, 13,890.66 and 3,103 is: 4,655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.16 : 13,890.66 = 3,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.16/13,890.66 = 3,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.16x = 13,890.66 × 3,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.16x = 43,102,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,717.98/9,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.14

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