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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.40, 13,740.60 and 5,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.40, 13,740.60 and 5,272.40 is: 7,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.40 : 13,740.60 = 5,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.40/13,740.60 = 5,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.40x = 13,740.60 × 5,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.40x = 72,445,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,445,939.44/9,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.60

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