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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.58, 13,740.91 and 2,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.58, 13,740.91 and 2,235.08 is: 3,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.58 : 13,740.91 = 2,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.58/13,740.91 = 2,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.58x = 13,740.91 × 2,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.58x = 30,712,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712,061.89/9,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.63

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