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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.49, 13,743.24 and 2,920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.49, 13,743.24 and 2,920.04 is: 4,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.49 : 13,743.24 = 2,920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.49/13,743.24 = 2,920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.49x = 13,743.24 × 2,920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.49x = 40,130,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,810.53/9,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.38

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