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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.60, 13,961.40 and 5,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.60, 13,961.40 and 5,160.40 is: 7,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.60 : 13,961.40 = 5,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.60/13,961.40 = 5,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.60x = 13,961.40 × 5,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.60x = 72,046,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,046,408.56/9,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.60

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