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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.31, 13,741.23 and 2,921.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.31, 13,741.23 and 2,921.21 is: 4,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.31 : 13,741.23 = 2,921.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.31/13,741.23 = 2,921.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.31x = 13,741.23 × 2,921.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.31x = 40,140,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140,949.78/9,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.05

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