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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.58, 13,889.45 and 3,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.58, 13,889.45 and 3,020.58 is: 4,530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.58 : 13,889.45 = 3,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.58/13,889.45 = 3,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.58x = 13,889.45 × 3,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.58x = 41,954,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,187.15/9,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.41

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