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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.08, 13,673.96 and 2,960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.08, 13,673.96 and 2,960.08 is: 4,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.08 : 13,673.96 = 2,960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.08/13,673.96 = 2,960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.08x = 13,673.96 × 2,960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.08x = 40,476,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,476,015.52/9,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.07

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