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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.08, 13,740.16 and 2,234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.08, 13,740.16 and 2,234.58 is: 3,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.08 : 13,740.16 = 2,234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.08/13,740.16 = 2,234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.08x = 13,740.16 × 2,234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.08x = 30,703,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703,486.73/9,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.88

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