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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.06, 13,627.78 and 3,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.06, 13,627.78 and 3,160.70 is: 4,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.06 : 13,627.78 = 3,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.06/13,627.78 = 3,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.06x = 13,627.78 × 3,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.06x = 43,073,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073,324.25/9,084.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.64

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