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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.21, 13,740.32 and 2,234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.21, 13,740.32 and 2,234.71 is: 3,352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.21 : 13,740.32 = 2,234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.21/13,740.32 = 2,234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.21x = 13,740.32 × 2,234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.21x = 30,705,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,705,630.51/9,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.07

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