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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.65, 13,734.72 and 4,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.65, 13,734.72 and 4,227.54 is: 6,338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.65 : 13,734.72 = 4,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.65/13,734.72 = 4,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.65x = 13,734.72 × 4,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.65x = 58,064,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064,078.19/9,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,338.42

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