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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.44, 13,893.60 and 3,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.44, 13,893.60 and 3,104 is: 4,656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.44 : 13,893.60 = 3,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.44/13,893.60 = 3,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.44x = 13,893.60 × 3,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.44x = 43,125,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125,734.40/9,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.48

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