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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.48, 13,741.31 and 2,587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.48, 13,741.31 and 2,587.18 is: 3,880.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.48 : 13,741.31 = 2,587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.48/13,741.31 = 2,587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.48x = 13,741.31 × 2,587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.48x = 35,551,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551,242.41/9,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.94

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