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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.82, 13,889.84 and 3,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.82, 13,889.84 and 3,104.38 is: 4,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.82 : 13,889.84 = 3,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.82/13,889.84 = 3,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.82x = 13,889.84 × 3,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.82x = 43,119,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119,341.50/9,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.60

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