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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.92, 13,741.44 and 2,587.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.92, 13,741.44 and 2,587.08 is: 3,880.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.92 : 13,741.44 = 2,587.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.92/13,741.44 = 2,587.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.92x = 13,741.44 × 2,587.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.92x = 35,550,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,204.60/9,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.64

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