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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.60, 13,675.44 and 2,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.60, 13,675.44 and 2,961.60 is: 4,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.60 : 13,675.44 = 2,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.60/13,675.44 = 2,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.60x = 13,675.44 × 2,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.60x = 40,501,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,183.10/9,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.09

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