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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.60, 13,640.40 and 2,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.60, 13,640.40 and 2,937.60 is: 4,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.60 : 13,640.40 = 2,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.60/13,640.40 = 2,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.60x = 13,640.40 × 2,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.60x = 40,070,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070,039.04/9,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.40

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