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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.29, 13,741.26 and 2,586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.29, 13,741.26 and 2,586.57 is: 3,880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.29 : 13,741.26 = 2,586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.29/13,741.26 = 2,586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.29x = 13,741.26 × 2,586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.29x = 35,542,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542,730.88/9,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.09

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