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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.03, 13,738.49 and 2,584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.03, 13,738.49 and 2,584.67 is: 3,876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.03 : 13,738.49 = 2,584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.03/13,738.49 = 2,584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.03x = 13,738.49 × 2,584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.03x = 35,509,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,494.06/9,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.57

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