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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.14, 13,741.13 and 2,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.14, 13,741.13 and 2,836.52 is: 4,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.14 : 13,741.13 = 2,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.14/13,741.13 = 2,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.14x = 13,741.13 × 2,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.14x = 38,977,041.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977,041.32/9,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.07

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