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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.84, 13,853.76 and 7,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.84, 13,853.76 and 7,160.08 is: 10,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.84 : 13,853.76 = 7,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.84/13,853.76 = 7,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.84x = 13,853.76 × 7,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.84x = 99,194,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,194,029.90/9,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.12

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