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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.91, 13,511.94 and 3,160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.91, 13,511.94 and 3,160.57 is: 4,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.91 : 13,511.94 = 3,160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.91/13,511.94 = 3,160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.91x = 13,511.94 × 3,160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.91x = 42,705,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,705,432.21/9,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.99

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