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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.62, 13,743.06 and 3,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.62, 13,743.06 and 3,895.92 is: 5,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.62 : 13,743.06 = 3,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.62/13,743.06 = 3,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.62x = 13,743.06 × 3,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.62x = 53,541,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,862.32/9,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.79

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