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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.08, 13,741.66 and 2,235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.08, 13,741.66 and 2,235.58 is: 3,353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.08 : 13,741.66 = 2,235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.08/13,741.66 = 2,235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.08x = 13,741.66 × 2,235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.08x = 30,720,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,720,580.26/9,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.38

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