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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.09, 13,741.41 and 2,587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.09, 13,741.41 and 2,587.19 is: 3,880.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.09 : 13,741.41 = 2,587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.09/13,741.41 = 2,587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.09x = 13,741.41 × 2,587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.09x = 35,551,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551,569.83/9,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.71

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