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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.40, 13,889.10 and 3,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.40, 13,889.10 and 3,103.40 is: 4,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.40 : 13,889.10 = 3,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.40/13,889.10 = 3,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.40x = 13,889.10 × 3,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.40x = 43,103,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,103,432.94/9,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.10

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