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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.20, 13,739.49 and 2,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.20, 13,739.49 and 2,586.24 is: 3,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.20 : 13,739.49 = 2,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.20/13,739.49 = 2,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.20x = 13,739.49 × 2,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.20x = 35,533,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533,618.62/9,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.13

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