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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.89, 13,738.02 and 3,896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.89, 13,738.02 and 3,896.25 is: 5,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.89 : 13,738.02 = 3,896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.89/13,738.02 = 3,896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.89x = 13,738.02 × 3,896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.89x = 53,526,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,526,760.43/9,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.97

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