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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.62, 13,741.50 and 2,587.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.62, 13,741.50 and 2,587.31 is: 3,881.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.62 : 13,741.50 = 2,587.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.62/13,741.50 = 2,587.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.62x = 13,741.50 × 2,587.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.62x = 35,553,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,553,520.37/9,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.13

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