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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.65, 13,740.98 and 3,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.65, 13,740.98 and 3,314.88 is: 4,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.65 : 13,740.98 = 3,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.65/13,740.98 = 3,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.65x = 13,740.98 × 3,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.65x = 45,549,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,683.21/9,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.32

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