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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.59, 13,728.33 and 6,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.59, 13,728.33 and 6,035.88 is: 9,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.59 : 13,728.33 = 6,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.59/13,728.33 = 6,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.59x = 13,728.33 × 6,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.59x = 82,862,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,862,552.48/9,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.55

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