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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.04, 13,730.83 and 3,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.04, 13,730.83 and 3,611.24 is: 5,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.04 : 13,730.83 = 3,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.04/13,730.83 = 3,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.04x = 13,730.83 × 3,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.04x = 49,585,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585,322.53/9,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.22

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