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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.38, 13,730.46 and 5,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.38, 13,730.46 and 5,994.02 is: 8,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.38 : 13,730.46 = 5,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.38/13,730.46 = 5,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.38x = 13,730.46 × 5,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.38x = 82,300,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,300,583.20/9,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.41

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