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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.26, 13,738.78 and 4,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.26, 13,738.78 and 4,229.47 is: 6,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.26 : 13,738.78 = 4,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.26/13,738.78 = 4,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.26x = 13,738.78 × 4,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.26x = 58,107,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,107,757.85/9,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.46

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